Cyber Malware Analyst - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

As our Cyber Malware Analyst - 1st Shift, you will become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes.  Peraton’s DSCM program encompasses cyber security, data analytics,  engineering, technical, managerial , operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.  This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.  Those supporting Peraton’s DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.     

  

The Cyber Malware Analyst – Mid role is located in Beltsville, MD.  This role supports the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).    

  

The selected candidate must be able to support 1st shift – Mon-Fri 6am-2pm.

 

Why Peraton?

Peraton invests in our people, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to take on challenging technical problems, and ready to grow in a dynamic environment, Peraton is ready to invest in your future.

What You’ll Do:

 

• Provide malware analysis support in a 24x7x365 environment. 
• Conduct advanced analysis and recommend remediation steps for cyber security events and incidents. 
• Respond to and assist with the resolution of any suspected or successful cyber security breach or violation. 
• Share knowledge and intelligence gained from cyber security events with stakeholders. 
• Protect against and prevent potential cyber security threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Implement and use cyber security frameworks (e.g. MITRE-ATT&CK , Kill Chain, etc.).   
• Activities include the following:   
• Advanced code analysis (e.g. reverse engineering of malicious code)  
• Advanced traffic analysis (at the packet level) and reconstruction of network traffic to discover anomalies, trends, and patterns  
• Forensic analysis of suspected systems (e.g. SSD/HDD devices, on and off premise network devices, and storage media) impacted by malicious activity. 
• Provide advanced forensic analysis of digital storage devices (e.g. GFE) with abnormalities   
• Provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps 

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry. 

If you’re ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation’s defense, apply today! 

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Qualifications

Required: To be considered for this position, you must at minimum meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: 

  

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience or a High School diploma and 6 years of related work  experience. 
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
  • CCNA-Security
  • CND
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • SSCP
• Ability to resolve highly complex malware and intrusion issues using computer host analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering. 
• Ability to recommend sound counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications which exploit customer communication systems. 
• Knowledge in development of policies and procedures to investigate malware incidents for an entire computer network. 
• Expertise in discovering, analyzing, diagnosing, and reporting on malware events, files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues. 
• Incident Response experience utilizing Splunk and/or Tanium/HX 
• Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in debugging and disassembling x86/x64 PE files. 
• Working knowledge of Python/Powershell/Bash/JS 
• Experience with sandboxing/virtual environments 

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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