Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
- An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
- Proficiency 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 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 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 IC S/SCADA systems and related security considerations.
Peraton is currently hiring aSenior 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:
The Federal Strategic Cyber group is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support mission‑critical cybersecurity operations for a long‑term government customer. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced malware threats, support active operations, and shape defensive strategies that protect high‑value federal networks.
Responsibilities:
- Isolate, analyze, and reverse‑engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
- Conduct in‑depth static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple platforms.
- Produce comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, characteristics, and operational impact of malicious code.
- Support active cyber operations and engage with cutting‑edge challenges in the malware analysis domain.
- Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
- Reverse‑engineer known and suspected malware to support incident response and threat‑hunting missions.
- Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.
- Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, and mission partners to enhance malware defense capabilities.
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