Jr Malware Engineer ​/ Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience analyzing malicious applications across multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
• Familiarity with tools such as:
  • 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 Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation.

• Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Java, C, C++, .NET, Power Shell, Golang, C#
• Familiarity with ...

Peraton is currently hiring for a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer role with its' Federal Strategic Cyber group.

Location:

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

• As a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer, you'll work hands-on with malicious binaries, support active cyber operations, and contribute to defensive strategies that protect critical government systems.
• This position requires local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment and report on-site as mission needs dictate.

• Analyze, isolate, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and capabilities.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple operating systems.
• Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and threat implications.
• Support ongoing cyber operations with timely malware insights and assessments.
• Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware and exploitation techniques targeting government communication systems.
• Reverse-engineer known and suspected malware files to support incident response and threat-hunting activities.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.

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