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Peraton is currently seeking a Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst
The Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst conducts highly technical,
deep-dive investigations into cyber security incidents, digital media,
and malicious software. This role is responsible for identifying,
preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence while
reverse-engineering malicious code to determine its origin,
capabilities, and impact on the enterprise network.
Conduct host-based and network-based forensic investigations to identify
root cause and scope of compromise.
Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources
including hard drives, volatile memory, and network logs.
Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to identify
indicators of compromise (IOCs), capabilities, and infrastructure.
Use debuggers, disassemblers, and virtualization tools to bypass packing
and obfuscation techniques.
Document technical findings in comprehensive investigation reports for
both technical and leadership audiences.
Assist in threat intelligence efforts by attributing activities to known
threat actors or advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Assist in the development of signatures (YARA, Snort, etc.) and
mitigation strategies based on analysis findings.
Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to
harden network defenses.
Lead development of training plan and mentor analysts to ensure
forensics processes are followed from incident start to end.
