Malware Analyst
A Malware Analyst researches and analyzes malware samples to understand their functionality, origin, and potential impact, developing detection and remediation strategies.
About the role
Join a Global Hi-Tech Leader! We are looking for an expert to join our Cyber Security Investigation Intelligence team in Israel.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of cyber defense, analyzing complex threats and designing advanced detection methods to protect the organization.
What you’ll do:
- Malware Analysis: Analyze malware samples to identify their purpose and origin.
- Reverse Engineering: Reverse suspicious files and malware to understand their core functionality.
- Memory Analysis: Perform in-depth memory analysis as part of threat investigations.
- Threat Research: Research and analyze Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by malicious actors.
- Incident Response: Lead the IR lifecycle, including real-time detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Hunting Techniques: Design and implement new hunting techniques for detecting sophisticated attacks.
- Detection Development: Research new types of malware to help create detection methods for emerging threats.
Requirements:
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in malware analysis.
- Technical Skills: Proven experience in both static and dynamic malware analysis.
- Threat Intelligence: Deep understanding of threat hunting models and cyber threat intelligence, including TTP/IoC extraction and mapping.
- Incident Management: Experience managing IR investigations and creating tactical/strategic remediation plans for targeted attacks.
- Data & Analytics: Experience analyzing large databases via Splunk, Elasticsearch, or SQL.
- Scripting: A development background in Python or PowerShell scripting languages.
- Communication: Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Malware Analyst do?
A Malware Analyst analyzes malicious software to understand its behavior, identify its purpose, and develop methods to detect and prevent it. They reverse engineer code, analyze network traffic, and create signatures for security systems.
What skills are needed for a Malware Analyst role?
Key skills include experience with static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, knowledge of operating systems, networking, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Familiarity with tools like debuggers, disassemblers, and sandboxes is crucial.
Is this Malware Analyst position on-site?
Yes, this Malware Analyst position at Confidential in Israel is an on-site, full-time role. You will be working from the company's Israel office.
Ready to apply?
Attach your CV and we’ll review your profile. If there’s a strong match, we’ll reach out.