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Malware Analyst

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Coimbatore

JobType

full-time

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About the role

We are seeking a skilled Malware Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and cyber threat research. This role involves analyzing malicious software, identifying vulnerabilities, and assisting in developing defense mechanisms against cyber threats. Research • Perform in-depth malware analysis through reverse engineering and dynamic/static techniques. • Research exploits, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and vulnerabilities across various platforms. • Analyse binary files, executables, and system events to uncover malware behavior and operation. • Share research findings internally to improve detection capabilities and externally via blogs, papers, or presentations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing malware intelligence and technical expertise. Development • Develop and deploy high-quality detection signatures and rules (e.g., YARA) across detection engines. • Ensure the accuracy and performance of signatures to enhance endpoint protection globally. • Design, maintain, and enhance tools and infrastructure used for malware analysis and detection. • Write production-grade Python code to automate malware analysis and threat detection. • Contribute to the CI/CD pipeline for automated signature deployment. Key Responsibilities: • Perform reverse engineering of malware samples to understand their functionality and intent. • Conduct malware analysis using dynamic and static techniques. • Develop scripts and tools in Python and C++ to automate malware detection and analysis. • Investigate and research emerging cyber threats and attack vectors. • Work closely with incident response teams to provide insights into threat actors' tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). • Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.

Skills

C
C++
Python
ASM