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Apex Systems

CIRT Malware Analyst SME

Apex Systems, Beltsville, Maryland, United States, 20705


If you are interested in this role, please send your most up to date resume to

Denni

at

dmjohnson@gmail.com .The

CIRT Malware Analyst SME

role will be located in

Beltsville, MD

and

Roslyn, VA . This role supports the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) as a key member of the Incident Response Tiger Team.The customer requirement requires every employee to be onsite for the first 90 days. After the 90-day period, a hybrid schedule may be offered. The selected candidate must be able to support a hybrid and flexible schedule; in the event of a significant cyber incident, a continuous onsite presence will be required.What you’ll do:Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level malware analysis support in a 24x7x365 environment.Share in-depth knowledge and intelligence gained from cyber security events with stakeholders.Protect against and prevent potential cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.Provide SME level response, technical assistance, and expertise for significant cyber incidents, investigations, and related operational events.Develop and implement training programs for malware analysts.Conduct detailed research to increase awareness and readiness levels of the security operations center.Conduct advanced analysis and recommend remediation steps.Publish after-action reports, cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident reports.Review, draft, edit, update and publish cyber incident response plans.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 11 years’ experience or Master’s Degree and 9 years of experience is required. An additional 4 years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance is required, can join with a Secret clearance.Must have one of the following certifications:CASP+ CECCISOCCNA Cyber OpsCCNA-SecurityCCNP SecurityCEHCFRCISACISMCISSP (or Associate)CISSP-ISSAPCISSP-ISSEPCloud+CySA+GCEDGCIAGCIHGICSPGSLCSCYBERAdditional Qualifications:Ability to resolve highly complex malware and intrusion issues using computer host analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering.Ability to recommend sound countermeasures to malware and other malicious types of code and applications which exploit customer communication systems.Experience in the development of policies and procedures to investigate malware incidents for the enterprise network.Experience handling national state-level intrusions.Experience with evidence custody and control procedures.Experience with Debuggers, Disassemblers, Unpacking Tools, and Binary analysis tools.Experience with static and dynamic malware analysis tools and techniques.Knowledge of IOCs and APT threat actors.Demonstrated knowledge of the Incident Response Lifecycle.Demonstrated ability to utilize and leverage forensic tools to assist in determining the scope and severity of a cybersecurity incident.Ability to identify remediation steps for cybersecurity events.Strong organizational skills.Proven ability to operate in a time-sensitive environment.Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing.Proven ability to brief (technical/informational) senior leadership.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of host and network forensic analysis.Knowledge of high and low-level programming.Knowledge of network architecture, design, and security.Knowledge of system design and process methodologies.Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.Experience working in the inter-agency environment.Ability to communicate technical concepts to executive-level leadership.EEO Employer:Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

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