Job Description
Candidates must be US Citizen, able to pass a background investigation, obtain a DOD TS/SCI security clearance.
The Malicious Code group aims to improve malware analysis capability while addressing active and emerging threats. The successful candidate will analyze malicious code in support of support high-impact customers, design and mature new analysis methods and tools, work to identify and address emerging and complex threats, and effectively participate in the broader security community. Duties include: analyze malicious code in support of customers; document and transition results in reports, presentations, and technical exchanges; design, prototype, document, mature, and transition malicious code analysis methods and tools appropriate for operational use ; identify and document high impact, emerging, and complex active security threats; design and pursue solutions; and transition results in tools, reports, presentations, and technical exchanges; participate in the broader security community through collaboration, papers, and presentations. Malware Analysts may be on-call for critical support situations.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or scientific/technical field with 10 years of experience, or equivalent;
Master of Science in Computer Science or scientific/technical field or equivalent plus 8 years of experience;
Experience with or substantial knowledge in most of the following areas: analysis of malicious code, reverse engineering, familiarity with multiple programming languages including C and assembly, common host and network security tools, core internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, etc), common types of attacks against systems and networks, theoretical underpinnings of computer security; experience with or substantial knowledge is preferred in many of the following areas: computer forensics, software development, computer security incident handling, system and/or network administration, operational details of multiple operating systems, cryptography and encryption tools; additionally, knowledge or familiarity with most of the following areas: best practices for secure code development; must have the following abilities and skills: analytical and problem solving skills; develop and explain technical decisions; prioritize work; interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences both written and verbally; work within a closely coordinated team; work calmly and well under pressure; maintain composure while dealing with difficult people; recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information; communicate effectively under normal and stressful situations; handle shifting priorities; mentoring/training skills; primarily sedentary in an office setting with some mobility; flexible to travel to various locations within the clients community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion; normal office conditions; close contact with computer screen for extended periods of time; the ability to: work meticulously with attention to detail; meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks - sometimes under pressure and with shifting priorities; deal collaboratively, diplomatically, and successfully with customers, co-workers, and other professional colleagues, managers, and staff; grasp the big picture, direction, and goals of an effort; develop and communicate innovative ideas; take leadership role in technical projects; quickly learn new procedures, techniques, and approaches
Sapphire Technologies is an EOE-M/F/V/D and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a € 17.2 billion global provider of professional employment services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.