Peraton · 1 week ago
Security Analyst - Forensics/Malware Analysis
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are currently seeking an experienced Forensics / Malware Security Analyst to support their Federal Strategic Cyber Group by conducting advanced digital forensics and malware analysis to investigate and remediate cyber incidents.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will support a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) by conducting advanced digital forensics and malware analysis to investigate, contain, and remediate cyber incidents
This role provides deep technical analysis to support incident response, attribution, and operational decision-making
Support 24x7 SOC operations through advanced forensic and malware investigations
Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to identify capabilities, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise
Conduct advanced network and digital media forensics, including endpoint, memory, and log analysis
Support incident response handling, including evidence collection, containment, eradication, and recovery
Maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures and forensic documentation
Utilize virtual machine sandboxing and detonation environments to safely analyze malicious artifacts
Correlate forensic findings with SOC alerts, threat intelligence, and adversary TTPs
Produce detailed technical reports and briefings for SOC leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
Minimum of 5 years of specific experience in digital forensics and malware analysis
Demonstrated expertise in advanced network and digital media analysis
Hands-on experience with malware reverse engineering and behavioral analysis
Proficiency using virtual machine sandboxing and malware detonation tools
Experience maintaining forensic chain-of-custody procedures and evidentiary integrity
U.S. citizenship required
Active Secret security clearance required
Preferred
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility preferred
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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