Responsibilities Peraton is currently hiring aSenior 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:The Federal Strategic Cyber group is seeking aSenior Malware Reverse Engineerto 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.#CISA Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with12+ yearsof relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with10+ yearsof 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 HackerDemonstrated 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 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.

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