Senior Malware Reverse Engineer - Hybrid (TS/SCI)

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA. The role supports Federal Strategic Cyber programs with hybrid work (50/50 on-site/remote) and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance to obtain SCI.

You will isolate and reverse-engineer malware, perform cross-platform analyses, produce technical reports, and collaborate with operators to strengthen defenses for government networks. Expect advanced malware challenges and threat-hunting engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and IoT.
• Proficiency with IDA Pro, OllyDbg, x64dbg, Scylla x64, Objdump, Ghidra and related tools.
• U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong reverse-engineering methodologies and file reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, analyze, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior and intent.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware across platforms.
• Produce technical reports detailing findings and operational impact.
• Support active cyber operations and threat-hunting missions.
• Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for government targets.
• Develop and refine malware investigation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with operators and mission partners to enhance defenses.

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Python

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years experience

Master's degree + 10+ years experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

OllyDbg

x64dbg

Wireshark

Process Explorer

Fiddler

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer in Arlington, VA. The role supports Federal Strategic Cyber programs with hybrid work (50/50 on-site/remote) and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance to obtain SCI.

You will isolate and reverse-engineer malware, perform cross-platform analyses, produce technical reports, and collaborate with operators to strengthen defenses for government networks. Expect advanced malware challenges and threat-hunting engagements.