Malware Engineer

2026-171355

CAtegory:

Cyber Security

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Location:

Linthicum
,
Maryland

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a 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.

  • Background: (U) Conduct software exploitation against applications, middleware, operating systems (OS) user interface, OS drivers/runtimes, firmware and other binary data:
    • Exploitation of program and application to support priority technical exploitation requirements.
    • Research behavior of binaries and share detailed understanding of how apps behave at memory/register level in support of technical exploitation operations.
    • Support efforts to design, prototype, document, test, conduct exploitation automation and transition code analysis methods and tools specific to technical exploitation operations.
    • 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.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Experience with Windows operating system & architecture.
  • Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra and Binary Ninja.
  • Experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg.
  • Experience with virtualization, sandboxing, and emulation tools like VMware, KVM, QEMU and others.
  • Familiarity of programming languages such as C, C++, .NET, Python, Java, etc.
  • Active Top Secret clearance/SCI eligible.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with Bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 years experience with Master's degree; Minimum of 0 years experience with PhD. A degree within one of these fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering. However, an additional four years of experience can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred:

  • Active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification.
Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.&nbsp;By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.&nbsp;Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate&rsquo;s own.

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

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