Malware Analyst - TASO
Malware Analyst - TASO
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$ 104000 - 166000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is looking for an experienced Malware Analyst in support of the TASO mission with our DSCM program supporting the Department of State.
Location: Arlington VA; Hybrid. Must be local and have the ability to come onsite regularly/as needed.
The Cyber Threat Analysis Divisions (DS/CTI/CTAD) Technical Analysis and Special Operations (TASO) team performs advanced cyber threat network hunting advanced technical analyses (e.g. analysis of malicious code network traffic and Web log data) and forensic review of hard drives mobile devices and other storage media.
What youll do:
The Malware Analyst will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Performing Dynamic and static analysis of malware or suspected malware to determine functionality and capability.
- Perform behavioral analysis through sandboxingand leveraging virtual machines to simulate enterprise environments.
- Reverse engineer malware samples through the use of debugging tools.
- Provide a written technical report related to the scope nature and characteristics of identified malicious code. Identify malware IOCs TTPs and recommend appropriate counter measures.
- Perform advanced network threat hunting to detect malicious or suspicious behavior on Department onpremises and cloudbased networks.
- Respond to security events received from CIRT and provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps.
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Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelors degree and a minimum required of 9 years total cyber experience with 5 of those years specific to Malware; 6 years with a Masters; or high school diploma/equivalent and 4 additional years of relevant Malware experience.
- Possess ONE of the following CERTS:
CASP CE CCNA Cyber Ops CCNASecurity CCNP Security CEH CFR CHFI CISA CISSP (or Associate) CISSPISSAP CISSPISSEP CySA GCED GCFA GCIH SCYBER.
- Demonstrated experience performing static and dynamic analysis techniques. Experience using sandbox and other simulated networked environments for analysis. Strong critical creative and analytical thinking skills.
- Expertise in discovering analyzing diagnosing and reporting on malware events files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues.
- Can recommend sound counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications which exploit customer communication systems.
- Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to nontechnical audiences.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- An active Secret security clearance required.
- The ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
