Skillbridge Malware Reverse Engineer Intern

At Peraton, we're partnering with our Armed Forces to provide information, mentoring and employment opportunities for Veterans that are transitioning into the Private Sector after selflessly serving our Nation. The Department of Defense has implemented the Skillbridge Intern program to provide Veterans with opportunities to gain "civilian experience" before they actually end their military career. Veterans bring a wealth of experience, discipline and energy, and Peraton understands the significant value of hiring Veterans.

The Skillbridge Intern will develop an understanding of how firms operating in the Cyberspace Operations Environment, conceive and develop solutions and technologies to solve client problems.

Specifically, each candidate will develop their acumen in the areas of malware reverse engineering and analysis to evaluate and analyze complex malicious code through the use of tools, including dissemblers, debuggers, hex editors, un-packers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. Investigates instances of malicious code to determine attack vector and payload, and to determine the extent of damage and data exfiltration. Provide detailed reports of any findings.

Performs research in the area of malicious software, vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics. Identifies vulnerabilities in binaries, identifies and analyzes shell-code, and recommends preventative or defensive actions.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS 0-2 Years or HS 6-8
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis
• Top Secret SCI or Top Secret SCI w/CI Poly based on the program that the SkillBridge Intern will support.  

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.