Cyber Software Engineering, Senior Associate

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Android savvy Cyber Software Engineer to support a critical mission of consequence within our Cyber Mission Business Unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this position you will perform in a Cyber Network Operations role, doing a combination of software design, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities may include:

Develop software capabilities taking into account the underlying hardware on which they run

Optimize algorithms and software implementations in order to meet requirements such as binary size, utilization, and performance

Perform Agile development, accurately estimating the time to complete tasks

Respond to time-sensitive operational requirements

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

Develop and execute comprehensive testing of software products (e.g. unit tests, functional tests, and integration tests)

Develop software implants that have network communications and the ability to persist across reboots

Document software designs, explain performance tradeoffs made, and decompose high-level designs into specific software development tasks

Develop, find flaws in, and modify complex algorithms that span multiple layers of abstraction

Recommend new technologies and processes to achieve assigned goals

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Qualifications

1 year experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Science or a very closely related discipline.

1+ years of experience in Cybersecurity/Cyber Network Operations type software development

Experience with Python

Understanding of basic networking:

Native Android development experience (C, ARM assembly)

Reverse engineering experience

Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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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

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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

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