Cyber Malware Analyst - 1st Shift

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation—your future starts here!

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Malware Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. 

This position is located in Beltsville, MD and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed. 

The selected candidate must be able to support 1st shift – Mon-Fri 6am-2pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide malware analysis support in a 24x7x365 environment. 
• Conduct advanced analysis and recommend remediation steps for cyber security events and incidents. 
• Respond to and assist with the resolution of any suspected or successful cyber security breach or violation. 
• Share knowledge and intelligence gained from cyber security events with stakeholders. 
• Protect against and prevent potential cyber security threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Implement and use cyber security frameworks (e.g. MITRE-ATT&CK , Kill Chain, etc.).   
• Activities include the following:   
• Advanced code analysis (e.g. reverse engineering of malicious code)  
• Advanced traffic analysis (at the packet level) and reconstruction of network traffic to discover anomalies, trends, and patterns  
• Forensic analysis of suspected systems (e.g. SSD/HDD devices, on and off premise network devices, and storage media) impacted by malicious activity. 
• Provide advanced forensic analysis of digital storage devices (e.g. GFE) with abnormalities   
• Provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience or a High School diploma and 6 years of related work  experience. 
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
  • CCNA-Security
  • CND
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • SSCP
    
• Ability to resolve highly complex malware and intrusion issues using computer host analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering. 
• Ability to recommend sound counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications which exploit customer communication systems. 
• Knowledge in development of policies and procedures to investigate malware incidents for an entire computer network. 
• Expertise in discovering, analyzing, diagnosing, and reporting on malware events, files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues. 
• Incident Response experience utilizing Splunk and/or Tanium/HX.
• Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in debugging and disassembling x86/x64 PE files. 
• Working knowledge of Python/Powershell/Bash/JS. 
• Experience with sandboxing/virtual environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an Active Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: $80,000-$91,000

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package. 

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

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Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.