Security Researcher - Malware Analysis

Location

Bangalore | India

Job description

• We are seeking an enthusiastic Security Researcher to join a growing organization that specializes in advanced malware analysis, exploit analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning
• Our global organization works in the areas of malware research, customer escalation response and system Engineering and development
• Looking for security researchers specializing in malware analysis with a propensity for finding evil
• The candidate must have the passion and experience necessary to turn research findings into practical threat detections in our Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) product
• Our team doesn t just analyze malware - we find evil
• You will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily malware escalation responses, routines and procedures
• Additionally, you will help build platforms and automations, and author detection content which will help fight the bad guys

Responsibilities :

• You will process incoming malware analysis and detection requests from customers, our first level Research team, and other teams within Trellix.

• You will proactively add detection for prevalent threats, and author proactive detection to provide enhanced protection.

• You will perform static and dynamic analysis of malware, including - infection, propagation, lateral movement, exploitation POCs, etc

• You will extract malicious patterns from malware and author effective detection and repair signatures and test them before being utilized by our Trellix endpoint protection product.

• You will participate in the incident response process on an as needed basis and prepare analysis of the incident, remediation instructions, and assist customers.

• Using your coding skills, you will help develop automation framework for malware analysis and efficiency improvements.

• You will propose and create innovative solutions for problems that our customers are facing.

• You will share your most exciting research findings through blogs and internal presentations.

• You will work closely with colleagues in the same and other time zones, and attend a daily handover to the next region.

• You may be required to support on-call work during holidays and weekends as part of a team rotation.

Qualifications :

• You must have 5+ years of experience in a Malware Researcher role

• You must have experience with Python, C/C++, or other similar programming languages.

• You must have experience in reverse engineering, and proficiency in debugger usage (OllyDbg, IDA pro).

• You must understand file formats for Windows (PE), Linux (ELF), or macOS (APP, PKG)

• You must have knowledge of OS internals (memory, threads, processes, API, etc) on Windows, Linux, or macOS

• You must have awareness of global threats, regional threats, and top adversaries / criminal groups focusing on malware including affiliate networks pertaining to Windows OSes.

• You must have experience with various malware analysis tools.

• You should have excellent problem-solving skills, be a fast learner, and be self-motivated to take on initiatives with a focus on achieving results in a timely manner.

• You should have a proven ability to translate insights into business recommendations.

• Ability to positively adapt to changes and multitasking in a fast-moving industry

Additional Qualifications :

• Knowledge of networking protocols and experience with network traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, Fiddler).

• Knowledge of exploitation concepts such as Shellcode, Heap Spray, ROP, etc

• Experience working for Endpoint Protection (AV) operations and SOC environments is a plus

• Experience with sandbox-based detection technologies

Company Benefits and Perks:

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

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