--- title: 'Senior Malware Analyst (Media, Malware, and Analysis – MMA) MD TS/SCI CI POLY at SixGen, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-malware-analyst-media-malware-and-analysis-mma-md-ts-sci-ci-poly-sixgen-xswbcg9zt0xf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Senior Malware Analyst (Media, Malware, and Analysis – MMA) MD TS/SCI CI POLY at SixGen, Inc. - **Company:** SixGen, Inc. - **Location:** Ft Meade, MD - **Posted:** 2026-07-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sixgeninc/jobs/5348166008 ## Job description Senior Malware Analyst (Media, Malware, and Analysis – MMA) US CITIZEN ONLY Job Type Full-time Location Annopolis Junction, MD Clearance Requirement TS/SCI with CI polygraph Position Description The Senior Malware Analyst provides advanced technical expertise in malware analysis, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence in support of USCYBERCOM cyberspace operations. This role directly supports operations across USCYBERCOM J3, Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), delivering critical insights into adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) targeting the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) and associated mission systems. The analyst performs deep technical analysis of malicious code, compromised systems, and digital media to identify threats, develop mitigation strategies, and enhance operational situational awareness. This position contributes to mission assurance, defensive cyberspace operations (DCO), and offensive cyberspace operations (OCO) by enabling timely, actionable intelligence and supporting enterprise cyber defense and exploitation capabilities. ## Key Responsibilities - Conduct static and dynamic malware analysis, reverse engineering, and forensic examination of compromised systems and digital media to identify adversary TTPs and intrusion artifacts. - Perform media exploitation and forensic analysis, including extraction and analysis of malicious files, logs, and system artifacts across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and network environments. - Develop and disseminate technical intelligence reports, threat briefs, and executive summaries to support operational decision-making and leadership awareness. - Identify and develop indicators of compromise (IOCs), signatures, heuristics, and MD5 hash repositories to support detection and mitigation strategies. - Analyze and correlate cyber threat intelligence (all-source, SIGINT, and technical data) to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats. - Support incident response activities, including policy development, after-action analysis, and improvement of response procedures. - Conduct trend analysis and risk assessments to evaluate threat posture and inform defensive and offensive cyberspace operations. - Collaborate with operational, intelligence, and technical teams across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and coordinated cyber response. - Support development and enhancement of enterprise malware analysis platforms and tools and contribute to DoD cyber situational awareness systems. - Provide subject matter expertise to Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), crisis action teams, and ongoing operations, including support to contingency and mission planning. Required Qualifications - Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Polygraph required). - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 8+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response. - Proficiency with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and sandbox environments. - Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems internals, and cyber threat analysis methodologies. - Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical products (reports, briefings, technical documentation) under tight timelines. Desired Qualifications - Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related discipline. - Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, Joint operations, or DoD cyber missions. - Certifications such as GREM, GCFA, GCTI, CREA, CMA, or DFIR-related credentials. - Experience integrating AI/ML or data science techniques into cyber analysis workflows. ## About SixGen, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SIXGEN is a cybersecurity company that provides mission-aligned cyber capabilities, tools, and operations to protect government, defense, and critical infrastructure organizations from global adversaries. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Washington Harbour Partners in November 2023) - **Headquarters**: Annapolis, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Ethan Dietrich ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, Defense & Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure Protection - **Target customers**: Government agencies (U.S. and allied), Defense & Aerospace contractors, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Commercial Enterprises, and other Critical Infrastructure sectors (B2B, B2G) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To reveal threats, secure operations, and empower missions. They provide the tools, automation, insights, and tradecraft needed to adapt and operate in constantly shifting threat environments with a focus on the purposeful integration of machine speed and human expertise. [sixgen.io](https://www.sixgen.io/) ## Products & Services - **Cyber Operations Services**: Highly skilled operators conduct research, assessments, and red team operations based on real-world threats, emulating global adversaries to report detailed and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures. - **Applied Research, Reverse Engineering, & RF Development**: Services that involve deep technical analysis and tool development to uncover vulnerabilities and solve complex cyber challenges. - **Cyber Training**: Train operators to execute across the full spectrum of cyber operations. - **Automation, AI & Data Science**: Building tools that integrate machine speed with human expertise for threat detection, data security, and scalable growth-oriented solutions. - **Infrastructure Security**: Services focused on IT/OT visibility, proactive mitigation, automated compliance, and unified visibility for legacy and modern systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (acquired, so no public market cap) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$15.3 million** | Total Funding: **$500,000** (Seed round in 2017) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is **Washington Harbour Partners LP** (acquired in Nov 2023). Previously acquired **Fourcast Management and Analysis** (July 2022). Board member includes **Stu Shea**. - **Growth Signals**: - Year-over-year headcount growth of **+11.7%** (currently approximately 80 employees). - Active job postings have increased **+87.5% year-over-year**. - Expanded into the United Kingdom. - Secured by a private equity backer, providing capital for further expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Government & Defense Ties**: A large portion of their workforce comes from elite government and military backgrounds (NSA, US Air Force, US Army, US Marine Corps). - **Mission-Focused Approach**: They position themselves as a “non-traditional defense contractor” that combines innovation with deep expertise rather than bureaucratic processes. - **Proven Track Record of Acquisitions**: The acquisition of Fourcast Management and Analysis shows their ability to integrate new capabilities and grow through M&A. - **Full-Spectrum Cyber Operations**: They cover the entire range from offensive cyber (CNO, CNE, Red Teaming) to defensive and intelligence operations. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-Acquisition Growth**: Under Washington Harbour Partners, the company is aggressively hiring (87.5% more job postings year-over-year) and expanding its market reach. - **Space & Emerging Domains**: Actively hiring for roles like "Senior Intelligence & Cyber Analyst – Space Systems," indicating a push into securing space-based infrastructure. - **Purposeful AI Integration**: Focused on integrating AI and data science not for its own sake, but to solve specific operational challenges in threat detection and automation. - **Industry Diversification**: While rooted in defense, they are growing their commercial offerings in energy, utilities, and telecommunications. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Mission**: Employees work on “missions that matter” involving national security and critical infrastructure protection against real-world adversaries. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: - **Health**: 100% paid health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family. HRA funds up to $3,000. Coverage starts on day one. - **Financial**: 4% direct employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation. Short/long-term disability and basic life/AD&D insurance (3x salary up to $300k). - **Time Off**: Flexible time off and paid holidays. Flex time allows for work-life balance across pay periods. - **Leave**: Parental leave, jury duty, military leave, and voting leave. - **Professional Development**: Support for training, certifications, and conferences (DEF CON, IITSEC, etc.). - **Culture**: Described as valuing innovation, integrity, and purpose. High percentage of technical staff (38%). - **Work Model**: Mix of on-site (Fort Meade, Annapolis, Reston, Sterling, Huntsville, Columbia), hybrid (DMV Area), and some remote roles. - **Compensation**: Competitive salaries; example ranges from LinkedIn data: Software Engineer ~$121,945/year, Offensive Cyber Operator ~$92,363/year. ## Sources 1. [sixgen.io](https://www.sixgen.io/) 2. [Greenhouse Jobs at SixGen, Inc.](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sixgeninc) 3. [SIXGEN Careers Page](https://www.sixgen.io/careers) 4. [LinkedIn Company Page - SIXGEN](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixgenio) 5. 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