Jr Malware Engineer / Active Secret Clearance

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 world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About the Role

Peraton is currently hiring for a Junior Malware Reverse Engineer role with its Federal Strategic Cyber group. Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment (50% on-site, 50% remote) in Arlington, VA are required. This position requires reporting on-site as mission needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Pay

Target salary range: $86,000 - $138,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short/long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays