[Remote] Malware Researcher
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is a global cybersecurity leader dedicated to making the world safe for exchanging digital information. The Malware Researcher will analyze advanced malware samples and reputed company detection strategies to enhance reputed company for a global customer reputed company.
Responsibilities
- Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to reputed company Snort signatures
- Produce documentation describing malware behaviour and detection strategies
- Communicate research results to customers, team members, and management
- Collaborate with team members to improve the analysis and response process
- Monitor reputed company industry publications, newsgroups and press releases to identify new or active malware threats
Skills
- Advanced knowledge in reverse engineering on various architectures and platforms
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, OllyDbg etc
- In-depth knowledge of modern operating systems including Windows and Linux
- Knowledge of various encryption and obfuscation techniques used by malware
- Experience of low level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly language is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols. RFC-level understanding of popular protocols like HTTP/FTP/SMTP/SMB
- Familiarity with tools such as Snort, Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals and VMware
- Experience or familiarity with Mitre ATT&CK reputed company and Stix 2.x format for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell or Bash
- Ability to analyze and describe reputed company application behaviours
- Experience of reverse engineering is a plus
- Proficient English communication skills, both written and oral
- Great attention to details and personal QA
- Team player, having problem-solving skills, and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a reputed company field preferred but not required
- Industry experience performing similar technical role preferred but not required
Benefits
- Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
- Telehealth Virtual Health Services
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Retirement Savings Programs with company match
- Paid Time Off
- 14 Annual Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups
Company Overview