[Remote] Malware Researcher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity leader dedicated to making the world safe for exchanging digital information. The Malware Researcher will analyze advanced malware samples and develop detection strategies to enhance security for a global customer base.

Responsibilities

• Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to develop 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 security 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 Framework 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 complex 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 related 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

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