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# Mid-level Malware Engineer / Active Top Secret

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Fiddler (Software), OllyDBg, Windows PowerShell, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Wireshark, Malware, Process Monitor, IDA Pro, Cyber Warfare, Golang
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87930333/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
 + An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
 * Handson experience with several of the following tools:
 + IDA Pro, OllyDbg, x64dbg, Scylla x64, Objdump, Readelf, Ghidra, Process Explorer, CFF Explorer, Wireshark, Fiddler, Regshot, Process Monitor, Process Hacker
 * Demonstrated strong understanding of reverseengineering methodologies and file reconstruction.
 * Ability to unpack, deobfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
 * Debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers.
 * Experience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows.
 * U.S. citizenship required.
 * Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
 + Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with Python for automation or tooling.
 * Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:

 * Java, C, C++, .NET, PowerShell, Golang, C#

## Description

As a MidLevel Malware Reverse Engineer, you'll dissect advanced threats, support active cyber operations, and help shape defensive strategies that protect highvalue government networks.

 * This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on technical depth, complex malware challenges, and meaningful impact.

What You'll Do:

 * Isolate, analyze, and reverseengineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
 * Perform static and dynamic analysis on malware samples across diverse platforms.
 * Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and operational implications of malicious code.
 * Support active cyber operations and contribute to missiondriven malware analysis efforts.
 * Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
 * Conduct reverse engineering on known and suspected malware to support incident response and threathunting activities.
 * Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across multiple networks.

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