Jr Malware Engineer

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

Location: Arlington VA (Hybrid 50/50)

About the Role:

Join a missiondriven Federal Cyber organization tackling some of the most sophisticated malware threats facing national security. As a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer youll work handson 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 onsite as mission needs dictate.

What Youll Do

• Analyze isolate and reverseengineer 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.
• Reverseengineer known and suspected malware files to support incident response and threathunting activities.
• Develop and refine policies procedures and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a 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 reverseengineering methodologies and file reconstruction.
• Ability to unpack deobfuscate and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
• Handson 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:
• Java C C .NET PowerShell Golang C#
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA environments and related security considerations.

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 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.