Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer — Hybrid (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Mid‑Level Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA, on a hybrid 50/50 on-site/remote basis. The role focuses on dissecting advanced threats, supporting cyber operations, and shaping defensive strategies for high-value government networks.

The candidate should have 8+ years (or 6+ with a Master’s) in relevant experience, strong tooling skills, and US citizenship with active TS clearance. Local candidates preferred for hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
• Hands-on experience with listed reverse engineering tools.
• Demonstrated 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 Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Dissect advanced threats and support active cyber operations.
• Help shape defensive strategies that protect high-value government networks.
• Work with technical depth on malware challenges and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Python

Java

C

C++

C#

PowerShell

Golang

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years

Master’s degree with 6+ years

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

x64dbg

Scylla x64

Objdump

Readelf

Ghidra

Process Explorer

CFF Explorer

Wireshark

Fiddler

Regshot

Process Monitor

Process Hacker

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Mid‑Level Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA, on a hybrid 50/50 on-site/remote basis. The role focuses on dissecting advanced threats, supporting cyber operations, and shaping defensive strategies for high-value government networks.

The candidate should have 8+ years (or 6+ with a Master’s) in relevant experience, strong tooling skills, and US citizenship with active TS clearance. Local candidates preferred for hybrid work arrangement.