Cybersecurity Malware SME

This range is provided by Synergis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 00/hr Direct message the job poster from Synergis Sr. Recruiter at Synergis (Denise. com) Please Note: This role is not open to 3rd party submission or W2 vendor referral Principal Incident Response & Malware Analysis Engineer LOCATION: Remote in US on our W2 - we are unable to C2C, sponsor or transfer work visas such as H1B, OPT, EAD, etc.

ANTICIPATED DURATION: 1 year with extensions $100-115/hr W2

About the Role The Principal Incident Response & Malware Analysis Engineer serves as a senior technical authority within Incident Response service. This role applies advanced incident response, investigative, and digital forensics expertise to respond to security breaches, contain active threats, investigate impact, and guide remediation efforts.

This is a hands-on, deeply technical role requiring expert‑level malware analysis, forensic evidence handling, and the ability to translate complex investigations into clear, executive‑level insights. The Principal Incident Handler acts as a Tier 3 escalation point, mentors engineers, and helps mature incident response workflows where formal playbooks are still evolving.

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Responsibilities Lead and execute complex incident response investigations, including breaches, intrusions, fraud, and insider‑related events Implement containment and mitigation measures to halt attacks in progress while preserving business and medical service uptime Perform advanced malware analysis using static and behavioral techniques in a dedicated malware lab Reverse engineer malicious code through debugging, disassembly, and decompilation Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in a forensically sound manner, following industry best practices Maintain proper chain of custody for criminal, employee, and fraud‑related investigations Evaluate system and security artifacts including: Memory, network traffic, files, and email artifacts Identify attack vectors, exploit techniques, C2 activity, persistence mechanisms, and lateral movement Determine scope, root cause, business risk, and overall impact of incidents Develop and recommend containment, remediation, and long‑term security improvement plans Serve as a Tier 3 escalation resource and mentor senior incident responders Produce thorough documentation including evidence records, investigation notes, findings reports, and executive summaries Brief senior leadership and guide technical and operational stakeholders during high‑severity incidents Required Experience &

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Benefits available to full‑time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter

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