Security Researcher (Malware Triage)

TL;DR

Security Researcher (Malware Triage): Analyzing malware and performing technical research to support customer requests and incident response with an accent on investigating and reverse engineering newly discovered malicious artifacts. Focus on quickly learning new analysis techniques, documenting analysis results, and contributing to active mitigation efforts.

Location: Remote from United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, or Romania

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with an advanced AI-native platform to stop breaches since 2011.

What you will do

• Provide timely identification and summarization of threats to customers.
• Respond to technical questions from other internal teams.
• Continually improve malware analysis workflow and extract configuration data from malware.
• Track relations between new threats and existing actors using in-house tools.
• Contribute to active mitigation efforts and support incident response engagements.
• Document threat evolutions and intelligence gaps for the broader Intelligence Team.

Requirements

• Malware analysis experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to express complex technical and non-technical concepts.
• Ability to learn new analysis techniques quickly, especially for less-common file types.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, particularly Python.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Nice to have

• In-depth knowledge of Windows and UNIX-based platforms.
• Experience in binary instrumentation.
• Experience identifying and classifying malicious tooling through signature development.
• A background in intelligence.

Culture & Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, and paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities and a Great Place to Work Certified™ status.