Senior Malware Engineer

Peraton is currently hiring a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid 50/50)

Overview:

The Federal Strategic Cyber group is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support missioncritical cybersecurity operations for a longterm government customer. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced malware threats, support active operations, and shape defensive strategies that protect highvalue federal networks. Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment are required.

Responsibilities:

Isolate, analyze, and reverseengineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
• Conduct indepth static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple platforms.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, characteristics, and operational impact of malicious code.
• Support active cyber operations and engage with cuttingedge challenges in the malware analysis domain.
• Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
• Reverseengineer known and suspected malware to support incident response and threathunting missions.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.
• Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, and mission partners to enhance malware defense capabilities.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
• Proficiency 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.
• Handson 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#
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA systems and related security considerations.

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.