Peraton · 1 day ago
CNO Malware Computer Scientist
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Computer Network Operations professional with malware experience to develop software programs, perform agile development, and document software designs while understanding malware detection. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive testing methodologies for software products and complex algorithms.
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Responsibilities
Develop software programs that have network communications and the ability to persist across reboots
Perform agile development, accurately estimate the time to complete tasks and respond to time-sensitive operational requirements
Document software designs and explain the performance tradeoffs made
Understand how malware is detected by personal security products and/or network monitoring and evade such detection
Develop and execute a comprehensive testing methodology for software products (e.g. unit tests, functional testing and integration testing)
Develop complex algorithms
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years' experience in software development and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering)
Three (3) years of experience with MS/MA degree in a relevant field of study
PhD in a relevant field of experience
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
Preferred
Experience with C development and reverse engineering
Development on or analysis of Mobile devices (native Android)
Strong proficiency in C programming
Performing reverse engineering on diverse architectures
Vulnerability analysis and research
Python
Experience in Computer Network Operations to include Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA or computer security experience on Windows, UNIX, or Mobile platforms
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-22
2025-09-25
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