Malware Analyst - Cyber Security

Job Description : We are seeking a skilled Malware Analyst to join our cybersecurity team.The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience in analyzing and dissecting malware samples to understand their behavior, capabilities, and potential impact on systems and networks. The Malware Analyst will play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating security threats, enhancing our organization's cyber defense capabilities, and ensuring the protection of sensitive information and assets. Key Responsibilities : - Analyze and dissect malware samples to understand their behavior, functionality, and purpose. - Reverse engineer malware to extract indicators of compromise (IOCs), including file hashes, registry keys, network traffic patterns, and behavioral signatures. - Stay abreast of the latest malware trends, tactics, and techniques used by threat actors. - Research and analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities to proactively identify potential risks to our organization. - Support incident response efforts by analyzing malware artifacts discovered during security incidents. - Provide expert guidance and recommendations to incident response teams for malware containment, eradication, and recovery. - Develop and enhance tools and scripts for automating malware analysis processes and procedures. - Leverage existing malware analysis frameworks and platforms to streamline analysis workflows and increase efficiency. - Document findings, analysis results, and recommendations in clear and concise reports. - Communicate technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Collaborate with other cybersecurity professionals, threat intelligence analysts, and incident responders to share insights and findings. - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the cybersecurity team. Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field. - 4 to 6 years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and cybersecurity. - Proficiency in analyzing and dissecting malware samples using a variety of tools and techniques. - Strong understanding of malware behavior, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). - Experience with malware analysis tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, Ghidra, or similar. - Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Effective communication and documentation skills. - Relevant certifications such as Certified Malware Analyst (CMA) or GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) are a plus (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: in, IN

Posted Date: 12/25/2024