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Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment required.\nOverview:\nThe Federal Strategic Cyber group is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for a long-term government customer. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced malware threats, support active operations, and shape defensive strategies that protect high-value federal networks.\nResponsibilities:\nIsolate, analyze, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.\nConduct in-depth static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple platforms.\nProduce comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, characteristics, and operational impact of malicious code.\nSupport active cyber operations and engage with cutting-edge challenges in the malware analysis domain.\nRecommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.\nReverse-engineer known and suspected malware to support incident response and threat-hunting missions.\nDevelop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.\nCollaborate with cyber operators, analysts, and mission partners to enhance malware defense capabilities.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.\n\nDemonstrated experience and expertise in analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.\nProficiency with several of the following tools:IDA Pro, OllyDbg, x64dbg, Scylla x64, Objdump, Readelf, Ghidra, Process Explorer, CFF Explorer, Wireshark, Fiddler, Regshot, Process Monitor, Process Hacker\n\nDemonstrated strong understanding of reverse-engineering methodologies and file reconstruction.\nAbility to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.\nHands-on debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers.\nExperience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows.\nU.S. citizenship required.\nActive Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with Python for automation or tooling.\nProgramming knowledge in one or more of the following:\nJava, C, C++, .NET, PowerShell, Golang, C#\nFamiliarity with ICS/SCADA systems and related security considerations.\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$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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