Malware Analyst – Booz Allen Hamilton
Job Number: R
Overview
As a security operations center (SOC) analyst, you’re the first line of cyber defense for your organization, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You’ll guide best practices and security measures, helping secure critical infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber-attacks.
Responsibilities
As a SOC analyst on our team, you’ll develop network defense skills, monitor, detect, and analyze threats using state‑of‑the‑art tools and technologies. When an incident is detected, you’ll work with the team to collect data that assists incident response in understanding and mitigating the threat, analyze alerts to determine impacted systems, initiate recovery efforts, and contribute to assessments to understand attackers’ goals and stop them.
Qualifications
- Experience in a SOC, incident response, or cyber threat analysis role
- Experience analyzing logs, network traffic, digital forensics, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity
- Experience with incident response frameworks such as NIST or MITRE ATT&CK
- Knowledge of SIEM such as Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, or Sentinel, and EDR such as CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender, IDS, and IPS
- Knowledge of operating system‑specific exploitation vectors
- Ability to travel up to 25 % of the time
- TS/SCI clearance
- High school diploma or GED
- DoD 8140 Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP Certification
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) or cyber threat intelligence missions
- Experience in malware classification, unpacking, and behavioral analysis
- Experience developing custom scripts and automation in Python or PowerShell for analysis workflows
- Knowledge of adversary TTPs and frameworks such as CAPEC
- Knowledge of cyber kill chain methodologies
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Digital Forensics
- GREM, GCFA, or OSCP Certification
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $69,400.00–$158,000.00 (annualized USD). The position offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Salary is determined by location, education, experience, and contract requirements. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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