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Peraton · 16 hours ago

Senior Malware Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations, focusing on advanced malware threats and shaping defensive strategies for federal networks.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Isolate, analyze, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent

Conduct in-depth 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 cutting-edge challenges in the malware analysis domain

Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems

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

Qualification

Malware analysisReverse engineeringStaticDynamic analysisPythonDisassembly workflowsDebuggingCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

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 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 Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation