CNO Malware Computer Scientist

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 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.

Details 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.

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 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. 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. 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's own.

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