Security Analyst - Forensics/Malware Analysis

peraton· Intel and Threat Analysis
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📍 Chandler, AZ, US📍 Washington, DC, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Forensics / Malware Security Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

 

Location: Chandler, AZ or Washington DC.

 

Role & Responsibilities: 

  • You will support a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) by conducting advanced digital forensics and malware analysis to investigate, contain, and remediate cyber incidents.
  • This role provides deep technical analysis to support incident response, attribution, and operational decision-making.

 

You will:

  • Support 24x7 SOC operations through advanced forensic and malware investigations.
  • Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to identify capabilities, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise.
  • Conduct advanced network and digital media forensics, including endpoint, memory, and log analysis.
  • Support incident response handling, including evidence collection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures and forensic documentation.
  • Utilize virtual machine sandboxing and detonation environments to safely analyze malicious artifacts.
  • Correlate forensic findings with SOC alerts, threat intelligence, and adversary TTPs.
  • Produce detailed technical reports and briefings for SOC leadership and stakeholders.

 

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of specific experience in digital forensics and malware analysis.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced network and digital media analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with malware reverse engineering and behavioral analysis.
  • Proficiency using virtual machine sandboxing and malware detonation tools.
  • Experience maintaining forensic chain-of-custody procedures and evidentiary integrity.
  • U.S. citizenship required. 
  • Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred:

  • Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility preferred. 

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

EEO

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

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