Hybrid Senior Malware Analyst at Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services · Arlington, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Arlington
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The Work:
As a Senior Malware Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating malicious software threats. Your expertise will be critical in dissecting malware through both static and dynamic analysis techniques, enabling you to uncover its attributes, functionality, and potential impact. You will leverage advanced tools such as disassemblers, decompilers, PE utilities, string analysis tools, hex editors, and file hashing utilities to perform static analysis. On the dynamic side, you will utilize virtualization software, malware sandbox environments, process and system monitoring tools, API monitoring utilities, network traffic analysis platforms, and memory analysis tools to conduct behavioral assessments. Your findings will culminate in detailed reports that outline malware provenance, operational characteristics, and actionable indicators for detection and prevention. This role demands a proactive approach to staying ahead of emerging threats and contributing to the development of innovative malware analysis methodologies.
In this position, you will also be responsible for creating and refining detection signatures, such as YARA and SIGMA rules, to enhance the organization's threat detection capabilities. You will support the maintenance and evolution of malware analysis platforms, identifying gaps and proposing new tools or techniques to address emerging challenges. Your role will involve researching and mastering the latest trends in malware development, obfuscation techniques, encryption methods, and network vulnerabilities. Additionally, you will perform reverse engineering and system analysis using industry-standard best practices, ensuring that your solutions are both effective and scalable. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with your team to address complex technical, organizational, or process-related issues, always striving to identify the most efficient and impactful solutions.
Here is what you need:
- 5 years of malware analysis experience
- Experience with both static and dynamic malware analysis
- Proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data obfuscation techniques, and encryption
Bonus if you have:
- Certification in malware analysis such as GREM or related strongly desired
Eligibility Requirements:
US Citizenship required, no duals
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
