Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Analyst: Strengthening threat detection and incident response capabilities, focusing on mobile threat research, detection development, and analysis. Focus on proactively protecting customers by expanding detection coverage and managing algorithms to detect malicious threats on mobile devices.

Location: Must be based in Israel and have sponsorship to live and work in Israel. Expectation to come to the office in the Tel Aviv office in Israel at least 3 days per week.

Company

hirify.global extends the legendary Apple experience people enjoy in their personal lives to the workplace.

What you will do

• Research new ways to detect malicious activity using custom-built tooling.
• Participate in research on how to protect users from 0-day attacks.
• Analyze device logs and search for malicious signs.
• Write and manage detection patterns and algorithms to detect malicious mobile threats in Android and iOS devices.
• Support sales and marketing by providing timely information about emerging threats and trends.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in extracting and analyzing data from mobile devices.
• An understanding of cyber security and intrusion detection.
• Excellent Python programming/scripting skills.
• Mobile Malware Analysis expertise and strong interest in mobile security.
• Great presentation skills and fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with detecting malware using Yara rules.
• Overall comprehensive understanding of incident response.
• Knowledge of using databases and writing queries (e.g. SQL, KQL).
• Ability to find and run a mobile exploits.
• Customer value focus with the ability to quickly iterate based on emerging threats and customer feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Progressive but laid-back environment where you are free to be yourself and manage your own day and work style.
• Opportunity to work with a small and empowered team where the culture is based on trust, ownership, and respect.
• Committed to creating an inclusive & supportive work environment for all candidates and employees.