Mobile Malware Engineer

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mobile Malware Engineer to analyze, reverse engineer, and characterize malware targeting Android and iOS, supporting a DoD customer in a highly collaborative team. You will use disassemblers, debuggers, and signature development to deliver actionable intelligence and protect national security interests.

The role requires full-time onsite work in the Baltimore metropolitan area, with a TS/SCI eligible clearance and hands-on experience across ARM/ARM64, Android/iOS internals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's + 8 yrs experience, or Master's + 6 yrs experience in Cybersecurity, CS, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals (APK/IPA structure, ART runtime, Mach-O binaries).
• Hands-on experience with Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium.
• Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms.
• Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries; unpack APK/IPA files, bypass runtime protections, and reverse malware files.
• Identify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise; investigate attack vectors, payloads, and data exfiltration.
• Identify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend defensive actions.
• Develop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures; build network and host-based signatures and heuristic/detection methods.
• Produce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings and remediation recommendations.
• Perform ongoing research into mobile malware, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics.
• Collaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber operations teams.

Skills

ARM/ARM64 assembly

Android/iOS internals

Python scripting

Java/Kotlin/Swift

Education

Bachelor's + 8 yrs experience, or Master's + 6 yrs

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Jadx

Frida

MobSF

Corellium

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Mobile Malware Engineer in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Peraton is hiring a Mobile Malware Engineer to analyze, reverse engineer, and characterize malicious software targeting Android and iOS platforms in support of a federal government customer. Using expertise in malware reverse engineering and analysis, the engineer will evaluate complex malicious code through tools including disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, unpackers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. The engineer will investigate instances of malicious code to determine attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of damage and data exfiltration - delivering actionable intelligence products that directly support national security missions.

Core responsibilities include:

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms.
• Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries; unpack APK/IPA files, bypass runtime protections, and conduct reverse engineering of known and suspected malware files.
• Identify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise (IOCs); investigate attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of data exfiltration.
• Identify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend preventative or defensive actions.
• Develop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures; build network and host-based signatures and recommend heuristic or anomaly-based detection methods.
• Produce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings, remediation recommendations, and detailed documentation of malware behavior and command-and-control infrastructure.
• Perform ongoing research into malicious software, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Collaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber operations teams.

*This position requires full-time, onsite attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's + 8 yrs experience, or Master's + 6 yrs experience. A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field is highly desired. However, an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu if a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals (APK/IPA structure, ART runtime, Mach-O binaries)
• Hands-on experience with: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium.
• Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability development.
• Familiarity with nation-state APT campaigns targeting mobile endpoints.
• Knowledge of MDM/EMM environments and mobile forensics tools (Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensic).
• Published research, CVEs, or open-source contributions in mobile security.

Preferred Certifications: GREM, GMOB, eMAPT, OSED, OSCP, CISSP, or CompTIA SecurityX.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.