Malware Analyst (DoD Secret Clearance)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Malware Analyst to join our cybersecurity team supporting NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center. In this role, you will focus on the detection, reverse engineering, and analysis of malware to support incident response, counterintelligence, and law enforcement activities. You will leverage your expertise in static and dynamic analysis, digital forensics, and memory examination to uncover adversary techniques, identify indicators of compromise, and provide actionable intelligence to strengthen NASA's cyber defense posture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct static and dynamic malware analysis to determine functionality, capabilities, and potential impact.
• Reverse engineer malware samples to extract IOCs, signatures, and behavioral patterns.
• Perform memory forensics and host-based artifact analysis to uncover attacker activity.
• Analyze intrusion vectors, privilege escalation, lateral movement, malware deployment, and exfiltration techniques.
• Investigate anomalous network activity and correlate findings with host and application data.
• Develop and maintain malware analysis SOPs, toolkits, and lab environments.
• Provide in-depth technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership, law enforcement, and SOC/IR teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve detection rules, threat hunting, and cyber defense capabilities.
• Stay current on emerging malware families, exploit techniques, and APT tradecraft to proactively defend NASA systems.

Ability to travel, on short notice, to NASA facilities to support

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
• 7-9 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in DFIR or malware analysis/reverse engineering.
• Proficiency with malware analysis and forensic tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Volatility, FTK, AXIOM, X-Ways, Arsenal Recon).
• Strong background in Windows, Linux, and Unix internals and file systems.
• Skilled in analyzing logs, packet captures, and endpoint artifacts.
• Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Shell for automation and analysis.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GREM, GCFA, GNFA, CFCE, EnCE).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Advanced certifications such as GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), CMA, or PMRP.
• Experience with cloud-based forensics (AWS, Azure).
• Expertise in Windows memory internals and advanced exploit analysis.
• Experience developing custom tools for malware analysis or reverse engineering.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• Work must be performed on-site at NASA Marshall Space and Flight Center.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MartinFederal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access MartinFederal's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in MartinFederal Consulting.

Please Note: All positions at MartinFed are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.