Malware Engineering, Advisor

Responsibilities

Currently seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support the Department of Defense Cyber Crimes Center (DC3) in Linthicum Heights, MD. The primary responsibility will focus on isolating, reviewing, analyzing, and reverse-engineering malicious binaries to determine functionality and capability. The Malware Reverse Engineer will analyze samples and provide a written technical report related to the scope, nature, and characteristics of the malicious code. This autonomous role allows for hybrid/remote work, supports active operations and presents the candidate with cutting edge challenges in the malware arena.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications                                                                             

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
• 6 years experience specifically in Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering or related efforts.
• Proficiency with a disassembler like IDA Pro or Ghidra and a debugger like OllyDbg, x64Dbg, WinDbg, Immunity, etc.
• Experience identifying and defeating known or custom packers
• 200 hours of formal, accredited training in related technical specialty fields
• An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 
• 2-3 years Red-team experience emulating real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Desired Qualifications

 

Experience with:

• Multiple Assembly Languages
• Other Operating System file formats, such as ELF, Mach-O
• Python and other programming or scripting languages
• Reverse Engineering code from mobile devices

Peraton Overview

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Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.