Forensics & Malware Analyst - 24x7 SOC (Secret Clearance)

Peraton; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Security Analyst for forensics and malware analysis to support a 24x7 SOC in Chandler, AZ or Washington DC. You will conduct advanced digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering to inform incident response and operational decisions.

Responsibilities include containerizing artifacts in sandbox environments, correlating findings with SOC alerts and threat intel, and producing detailed reports for SOC leadership. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience (or +4 years in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital forensics and malware analysis.
• Expertise in advanced network and digital media analysis.
• Hands-on malware reverse engineering and behavioral analysis.
• Experience with forensic chain-of-custody procedures and evidentiary integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 SOC operations through advanced forensic and malware investigations.
• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to identify capabilities and IOCs.
• Conduct network and digital media forensics, including endpoint, memory, and log analysis.
• Support incident response: evidence collection, containment, eradication, recovery.
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures and forensic documentation.

Skills

Forensics analysis

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Network analysis

Evidence handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Sandboxing tools

Malware detonation tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Security Analyst for forensics and malware analysis to support a 24x7 SOC in Chandler, AZ or Washington DC. You will conduct advanced digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering to inform incident response and operational decisions.

Responsibilities include containerizing artifacts in sandbox environments, correlating findings with SOC alerts and threat intel, and producing detailed reports for SOC leadership. U.S.