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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 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.
Program Overview & Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Malware Analyst for the USCYBERCOM program, located on-site at Fort Meade, MD.
In this role, you will:
- Represent USCYBERCOM to provide requirements and integration support for malware analysis.
- Analyze malware behavior using dynamic analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
- Create detailed malware reports to aid in threat identification and mitigation.
- Support malware analysis for Mission Assurance products, facilitating and reporting on malware in cyberspace operations.
- Update and report on malware tasks via Workflow Management System and participate in technical discussions.
- Assist in System Security Plan development and certification/authorization for malware analysis systems.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Malware Analyst or Engineer.
- DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II Certification or equivalent.
- U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
Desired:
- Knowledge of source code, hex, binary, regular expressions, and log analysis.
- Understanding of security protocols, architectures, and tools.
- Ability to develop DCO, CNE, and OCO solutions.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits
Competitive benefits including subsidized coverage, 25 days PTO, and bonus participation.
Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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