Senior Malware Analyst

Requisition Number: 29495

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,000.00 - $180,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Mission Technologies' Cyber & Intelligence team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Malware Analyst to support an upcoming, high‑impact mission at Fort Meade.

This role is part of a pending contract proposal. We are actively interviewing to identify qualified candidates in anticipation of a successful award.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering to assess malicious behaviors and support mission‑focused cyberspace operations.
• Produce detailed malware reports, manage analysis tasks within workflow systems, and contribute technical insights to working groups that shape malware exploitation strategies.
• Support the development and accreditation of malware analysis systems, including contributions to System Security Plans and mission assurance activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Data Scientist 3: High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Data Scientist 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration

Preferred Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of security architectures, protocols, and tools, along with the ability to develop and assess solutions across Defensive Cyberspace Operations, Computer Network Exploitation, and Offensive Cyberspace Operations.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the roles function and a candidates education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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