Responsibilities Peraton is current hiring aMid‑Level Malware Reverse Engineerfor 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:As aMid‑Level Malware Reverse Engineer, you’ll dissect advanced threats, support active cyber operations, and help shape defensive strategies that protect high‑value government networks.This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on technical depth, complex malware challenges, and meaningful impact.What You’ll Do:Isolate, analyze, and reverse‑engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.Perform static and dynamic analysis on malware samples across diverse platforms.Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and operational implications of malicious code.Support active cyber operations and contribute to mission‑driven malware analysis efforts.Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.Conduct reverse engineering on known and suspected malware to support incident response and threat‑hunting activities.Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across multiple networks.#CISA Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with8 yearsof relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with6 yearsof experience.An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.Hands‑on experience 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 HackerDemonstrated strong understanding of reverse‑engineering methodologies and file reconstruction.Ability to unpack, de‑obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.Debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers.Experience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows.U.S. citizenship required.Active Top Secret Clearancewith the ability to obtainSCI.Ability to obtain and maintain aDHS EODbackground investigation.Preferred Skills:Experience withPythonfor automation or tooling.Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:Java, C, C , .NET, PowerShell, Golang, C#Familiarity withICS/SCADAsystems and related security considerations.