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NOVA has been invited to be involved in some very exciting and technically sophisticated work for one of our most prestigious agencies. We are actively staffing a newly awarded, 5 year contract based in Fort Meade, MD. In this position you will turn complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. You will be working on a large new contract with a focus on the development of Analytics, Knowledge Management artifacts, Information Sharing tools, Data Transformation, and Malware Analysis.
More information will be discussed during the interview.
Responsibilities:
Perform technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and/or static analysis of assembly code.
Overcome techniques designed to defeat malware analysis in order to ascertain functionality, capability, and call-backs.
Assist with attribution to adversary infrastructure.
Ability to identify indicators of compromise.
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and in a timely manner to support mission priorities.
Design, develop/code/program, deliver and operate solutions to hard reverse engineering problems and/or malware analysis.
Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation.
Work with current project teams to support ongoing cyber/intelligence focused mission projects.
Be able to ask questions and communicate issues and problems clearly to peers and management.
Can work with others easily and effectively.
Qualifications:
MUST have a TS/SCI Clearance w/ FS Poly
Degree Level:
- Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
OR
- Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
OR
- Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience:
Must have experience in malware reverse engineering. Other reverse engineering experience e will be accepted based on mission needs and the type of relevant experience.
Requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structure) are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches in project or school work.
Have experience with at least one of the following computer languages (in priority order): Python, Assembly Languages (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, or similar), C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java, or any other one that would be relevant. Experience with more than one language is preferred.
Experience with designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development) is a plus.
Degree Specialization:
- MUST be in one of the following:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Mathematics (including Applied Math)
Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a CS major
or a related field (i.e., other Engineering, Math, Telecommunications, etc.) with at least one programming class and at least four upper-level math classes like algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
Certifications:
- MUST be in one of the following:
CISSP
GIAC
GREM
CREA
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