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Peraton

Mid-level Malware Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

As a Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer , you'll dissect advanced threats, support active cyber operations, and help shape defensive strategies that protect high-value government networks. This role ...

MM International

Android Reverse Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Duration: 12 month This position is for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer on a threat research team. The primary goal is to conduct detailed static and dynamic analysis on malicious Android ...

CACI International, Inc.

Reverse Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$94K - $198K/yr

Join our dynamic team as a Reverse Engineer with a focus on malware exploitation (MEX) and mobile capabilities. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact by enhancing our endpoint ...

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

Reverse Engineer 4

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$192K - $213K/yr

Reverse Engineer 4 Location: San Antonio, Texas | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph ... Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and ...

Weeghman and Briggs

Reverse Engineer 4

San Antonio, TX

$192K - $213K/yr

Reverse Engineer 4 Location: San Antonio, Texas | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph ... Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and ...

Peraton

Mid-level Malware Engineer

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$112K - $179K/yr

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 ...

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

Reverse Engineer 4

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$192K - $213K/yr

Reverse Engineer 4 Location: San Antonio, Texas | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph ... Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and ...

SW Complete

Reverse Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

The Contractor shall provide deep technical expertise in malware reverse engineering and documentation of analytic findings: * Operationalize in-depth technical understanding of malware properties ...

Peraton

Mid-level Malware Engineer

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$112K - $179K/yr

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 ...

Synergy ECP LLC

Reverse Engineer

Columbia, MD

The Contractor shall provide deep technical expertise in malware reverse engineering and documentation of analytic findings: * Operationalize in-depth technical understanding of malware properties ...

CACI

Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

Jessup, MD · On-site

$94K - $198K/yr

Join our dynamic team as a Reverse Engineer with a focus on malware exploitation (MEX) and mobile capabilities. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact by enhancing our endpoint ...

Set of X

Reverse Engineer/Malware Analyst

Annapolis, MD · On-site

In this role, you will analyze, dissect, and reverse-engineer malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to uncover their functionality and impact. You will identify vulnerabilities and exploits ...

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How much do trainee malware reverse engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee malware reverse engineer in the United States is $136,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $178,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer vs Malware Analyst?

AspectTrainee Malware Reverse EngineerMalware Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic cybersecurity certifications, relevant courseworkCertifications like GREM, GREM, or CEH often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on reverse engineering, learning-focusedAnalyzing malware samples, threat detection
Industry UsageEntry-level, training roles in cybersecurity firms or IT departmentsMid-level roles in security teams, incident response

While both roles involve understanding malicious software, a Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer focuses on learning reverse engineering techniques to dissect malware, whereas a Malware Analyst primarily analyzes malware behavior and assists in threat detection. The trainee role is more about skill development, while the analyst role involves more experience and responsibility in cybersecurity operations.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,286 per year, or $65.5 per hour.

Reverse Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense

San Antonio, TX • On-site

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Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Reverse Engineer IV role, you will perform technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and/or static analysis of assembly code, overcoming techniques designed to defeat analysis, in order to ascertain functionality, capability, call-backs, assist with attribution to adversary infrastructure, and identification of indicators of compromise. Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation. Required Skills QUALIFICATIONS A Doctoral degree with 7 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 9 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience is required. An Associate's degree with 13 years may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering. CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES CISSP, GIAC GREM, or CREA Certification is required. Information Assurance Certification may be required.

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