Accenture · 11 hours ago
Principal Security Researcher - AI & Advanced Malware Analysis
CA - Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $414K/yr
12+ years expAccenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. They are seeking an experienced Principal Security Researcher specializing in AI and advanced malware analysis to lead and execute complex threat intelligence and defensive research engagements, focusing on analyzing and dismantling sophisticated malware and driving innovation in automated threat detection.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Advanced Reverse Engineering: Performing static and dynamic reverse engineering on multi-stage packed malware
AI for Defense: Lead the development and deployment of AI for automated threat detection and analysis, translating research into production-ready security systems
Tooling & Frameworks: Creating, maintaining, and sharing specialized tools (e.g., IDA Plugins/Scripts, dynamic analysis frameworks) to enhance the team’s efficiency and research capabilities
Vulnerability Research: Conducting deep vulnerability research, exploit development, and penetration testing while consistently bypassing protection mechanisms
Publishing Research: Contributing to the external security community through internal and public research publications on malware analysis and defensive techniques
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12 years' experience with Reverse Engineering and Hacking
Minimum 7 years' experience in a Senior/Principal role focusing on complex malware analysis, threat hunting, and intelligence
Minimum 3 years' experience leading or developing (hands-on) AI systems for security
Extensive development experience in low-level C/C++ and Python
Proven ability to author and present highly technical reports to both technical and non-technical executive staff
Preferred
Experience working with 3-letter intelligence agencies and nation-state level threat actors
Expertise in IDA Pro (including IDAPython scripting) and related analysis tools (e.g., Olly/Immunity Debugger, Ghidra, Frida)
Active participation in the security community (e.g., Competed in Defcon CTF)
Relevant advanced training such as SANS SEC760 (Advanced Exploit Development) or Blackhat Advanced IDA Pro training
Strong knowledge of attack techniques including DLL-Injections, SQL Injection, DOS, MITM, and Session Hijacking
Advanced industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, relevant SANS certifications)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Accenture
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Youth Business International
2018-10-01Grant· $6M
2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Laue
CEO and Senior Managing Director of Accenture Digital Inside Sales
Aditya Tandon
Intelligent Automation Canada Lead
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