Hybrid Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer

Peraton; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA, with a 50/50 hybrid work arrangement (on-site/remote). You will dissect advanced threats, reverse-engineer malware, and support government cyber operations to protect high-value networks.

The role requires strong reverse-engineering skills across multiple platforms and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA, with a 50/50 hybrid work arrangement (on-site/remote). You will dissect advanced threats, reverse-engineer malware, and support government cyber operations to protect high-value networks.

The role requires strong reverse-engineering skills across multiple platforms and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.