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ZeroFox · 3 days ago

Malware Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Research malware utilized by threat actors to identify indicators of compromise (IOC), conduct attribution analysis, and assess potential impacts to clients

Analyze malware and malware-related reporting to assess attribution, TTP, and other pertinent information in line with client information requirements

Perform research on malware utilized by threat actor groups and provide input to written reports

Identify IOC and utilize proprietary ZeroFox tools to catalog and assess associated vulnerabilities in networks of interest

Research malware families and TTP in use by threat actor groups to identify and analyze trends in support of finished intelligence products

Qualification

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Malware AnalysisThreat Actor GroupsTacticsTool UtilizationNetwork AnalysisSandboxingReverse EngineeringProgrammingScriptingProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkFlexibilityGIAC Reverse Engineer MalwareCertified Ethical HackerCISSP CertificationThreat Actor TrackingCybersecurity DegreeInformation AssuranceNetwork EngineeringUS Government Organizations Experience

Required

Experience conducting malware analysis and research, typically obtained in 5+ years

Background in malware analysis and knowledge of applicable tools and techniques

General familiarity with threat actor groups and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), such as ransomware gangs, advanced persistent threat groups, cyber crime groups, etc.

Capable of conveying research and analysis in written formats

Comfort working in a small team environment with flexibility to engage in multiple processes

Ability to utilize common malware analysis tools

Meaningful experience using any combination of the following tool categories: Network Analysis, Suspicious File Analysis/Sandboxing, Reverse Engineering, Programming / Scripting

Ability to apply malware analysis and research to threat actor activities and articulate findings in written / verbal formats

Preferred

GIAC Reverse Engineer Malware (GREM) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CISSP Certification

Experience tracking threat actor groups

Cybersecurity degree with emphasis on Information Assurance or Network Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Experience working with US government organizations

High degree of comfort operating on a small team

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Community-driven culture with employee events

Generous time off

Comprehensive health benefits & 401(k) plan

Respectful and nourishing work environment, where every opinion is heard and everyone is encouraged to be an active part of the organizational culture