{"id":1117997,"url":"https://alion.io/job/peraton-cybersecurity-research-engineer-redsp","title":"Cybersecurity Research Engineer - RE/DSP","company":{"id":722,"name":"Peraton","domain":"peraton.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/peraton","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":86000,"max":138000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":138000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"Java","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false},{"name":"Agile","optional":true},{"name":"Assembly","optional":true},{"name":"AWS","optional":true},{"name":"Azure","optional":true},{"name":"Binary Ninja","optional":true},{"name":"Cobalt Strike","optional":true},{"name":"Cuckoo Sandbox","optional":true},{"name":"Docker","optional":true},{"name":"Docker Swarm","optional":true},{"name":"Ghidra","optional":true},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":true},{"name":"Metasploit","optional":true},{"name":"OllyDbg","optional":true},{"name":"OpenStack","optional":true},{"name":"RTOS","optional":true},{"name":"Terraform","optional":true},{"name":"WinDbg","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T17:33:15Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T00:05:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Responsibilities\nPeraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way. Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense, secure-by-design techniques and cyber operations and experimentation platforms.\nOur projects span several areas of interest. Our core competencies include (but are not limited to):\nProgram analysis, including program understanding, vulnerability identification, and remediation \nMalware analysis and reverse engineering \nResilient networking in support of cyber mission goals \nSoftware-defined networking for cyber defense and deception \nArtificial intelligence (reasoning, probabilistic inference, machine learning)\nQualifications\nRequired:\nMinimum of 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA\nDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline.\n Expertise in reverse engineering and digital signal processing\nAbility and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas\nExpertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages\nWorking knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals\nWorking knowledge of modern computer networking technologies\nWorking knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)\nActive Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI\nUS Citizenship\nOther Relevant Skills (not required, but any are a plus):\nExperience as a technical lead on software development projects or research teams\nExperience as a Principal Investigator on DoD/IC research projects\nExperience in business development, including technical marketing, idea generation, and authoring whitepapers and proposals for new work.\nExperience in one or more of the following areas:\nProgram Analysis\nComputer networking protocol design and/or analysis\nComputer and network emulation, containerization, and virtualization\nReverse Engineering\nReal-Time Operation Systems (RTOS)\nField Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)\nExperience with one or more of the following classes of tools and frameworks:\nBinary Analysis Tools, such as GHIDRA, Hex-Rays IDA, Binary Ninja, Angr,\nDebugging and Sandboxing tools, such as Cuckoo sandbox, OllyDBG, WinDbg\nCNO toolsets, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike\nNetwork emulation frameworks including CORE, EMANE, MiniNet\nContainer and Orchestration solutions, including: Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Terraform\nCloud services experience (AWS, Azure, OpenStack) \n\nExperience with DevOps and Agile development methodologies\nExperience in the U.S. DoD/IC research community\nCNO operational experience\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$86,000 - $138,000. 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. 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