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# Jr Malware Engineer / Active Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **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), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Windows PowerShell, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Wireshark, Malware, SC Clearance, Process Monitor, Cyber Warfare, Golang
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87930335/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.

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