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Peraton · 8 hours ago

Jr Malware Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$86K/yr - $138K/yr

3+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are currently hiring for a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer role within their Federal Strategic Cyber group, where the successful candidate will analyze and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to support cyber operations and protect critical government systems.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze, isolate, and reverse-engineer 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

Reverse-engineer known and suspected malware files to support incident response and threat-hunting activities

Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks

Qualification

Malware analysisReverse-engineering methodologiesStaticDynamic analysisDisassemblers experienceProgramming JavaProgramming CProgramming C++Debugging experienceLinuxMacOSWindowsTechnical reportingCommunication skills

Required

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 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 reverse-engineering methodologies and file reconstruction

Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications

Hands-on 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