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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