Peraton
CNO Malware Computer Scientist
141 National Business Pkwy Ste 200, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-1003
On-site · Full-time · $146k–$234k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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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.