CNO Malware Computer Scientist

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Fort Meade, MD, USA
In-Office
146K-234K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Develop malware-related software with network communication and reboot persistence capabilities. Perform agile development, algorithm design, software testing, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and detection-evasion analysis. Document software designs and performance tradeoffs while responding to time-sensitive operational requirements. Work across CNO, CNE, and CNA environments, including Windows, UNIX, and native Android platforms.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is currently sourcing a Computer Network Operations professional with malware experience.  Responsibilities for this computer science role includes:

  • Develop software programs that have network communications and the ability to persist across reboots
  • Perform agile development, accurately estimate the time to complete tasks and respond to time-sensitive operational requirements
  • Document software designs and explain the performance tradeoffs made.

Understand how malware is detected by personal security products and/or network monitoring and evade such detection.

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive testing methodology for software products (e.g. unit tests, functional testing and integration testing)
  • Develop complex algorithms

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Qualifications

This position requires the following:

  • Five (5) years’ experience in software development and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering). 
  • Three (3) years of experience with MS/MA degree in a relevant field of study.
  • PhD in a relevant field of experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

Experience in the following areas are highly desired:

  • Experience with C development and reverse engineering
  • Development on or analysis of Mobile devices (native Android)
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Performing reverse engineering on diverse architectures
  • Vulnerability analysis and research
  • Python
  • Experience in Computer Network Operations to include Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA or computer security experience on Windows, UNIX, or Mobile platforms.
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$146,000 - $234,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Five years of software development experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Three years of experience and a master's degree in a relevant field
  • PhD in a relevant field
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Experience with C development and reverse engineering
  • Experience developing on or analyzing native Android mobile devices
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Reverse engineering experience across diverse architectures
  • Vulnerability analysis and research experience
  • Python experience
  • Computer Network Operations experience, including Computer Network Exploitation and Computer Network Attack
  • Computer security experience on Windows, UNIX, or mobile platforms

Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.

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