Hybrid Forensics Malware Analyst, Reverse Engineer

at Latitude Inc

• Job title: Forensics Malware Analyst, Reverse Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly, Cyber Security, Linux, Python, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alexandria, United States

About the role

• Forensics Malware Analyst focused on reverse engineering malicious software and conducting forensic analysis. Collaborating with elite cyber teams on classified national security programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static and dynamic malware analysis to determine functionality, intent, and impact
• Perform reverse engineering of binaries to uncover persistence mechanisms, exploit behavior, and obfuscation techniques
• Execute host-based and memory forensics on compromised systems
• Analyze artifacts such as registry changes, file system modifications, memory dumps, and logs
• Identify and document indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attack chains
• Correlate forensic findings with threat intelligence and adversary TTPs
• Develop scripts, tools, or automation to support malware and forensic analysis efforts
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports and brief findings to stakeholders
• Support incident response and post-exploitation analysis on classified networks
• Stay current with emerging malware families, forensic methodologies, and reverse engineering tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and/or digital forensics
• Strong understanding of Windows and/or Linux internals
• Proficiency with reverse engineering and forensic tools such as:
• Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja
• x64dbg, WinDbg, Volatility, Autopsy
• Experience with x86/x64 assembly and low-level debugging
• Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Understanding of common malware techniques including packing, encryption, obfuscation, and anti-analysis methods
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Prior experience supporting DOD, Intelligence Community, or federal cyber programs
• Experience with memory forensics and live response
• Familiarity with network forensics and PCAP analysis
• Experience analyzing APT or nation-state malware
• Kernel-mode, firmware, or embedded system reverse engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance