Jr Malware Engineer / Active Secret Clearance

Peraton Inc
Arlington, VA, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$86,000.0 - $138,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

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
+11 more
Fiddler (Software) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Windows PowerShell Program Analysis Reverse Engineering Wireshark Malware SC Clearance Process Monitor Cyber Warfare Golang

Job description

As a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer, you’ll work handson with malicious binaries, support active cyber operations, and contribute to defensive strategies that protect critical government systems.

  • This position requires local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment and report onsite as mission needs dictate.

What You’ll Do

  • Analyze, isolate, and reverseengineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and capabilities.
  • Conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple operating systems.
  • Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and threat implications.
  • Support ongoing cyber operations with timely malware insights and assessments.
  • Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware and exploitation techniques targeting government communication systems.
  • Reverseengineer known and suspected malware files to support incident response and threathunting activities.
  • Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.

CISA

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience analyzing malicious applications across multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
  • Familiarity with tools such as:
  • 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.
  • Handson debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers.
  • Experience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:

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

Familiarity with ICS/SCADA environments and related security considerations.

About the company

Peraton is currently hiring for a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer role with its’ Federal Strategic Cyber group., Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range

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