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Mid-level Malware Engineer / Active Top Secret

Arlington, VA • Hybrid

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$112K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is current hiring a MidLevel Malware Reverse Engineer for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. 

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid - On-site/Remote: 50/50). Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment required.

Overview:

  • As a MidLevel Malware Reverse Engineer, you'll dissect advanced threats, support active cyber operations, and help shape defensive strategies that protect highvalue government networks.
  • This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on technical depth, complex malware challenges, and meaningful impact.

What You'll Do:

  • Isolate, analyze, and reverseengineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
  • Perform static and dynamic analysis on malware samples across diverse platforms.
  • Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and operational implications of malicious code.
  • Support active cyber operations and contribute to missiondriven malware analysis efforts.
  • Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
  • Conduct reverse engineering on known and suspected malware to support incident response and threathunting activities.
  • Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across multiple networks.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
  • Handson experience 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.
  • 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 Overview

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.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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