Malware Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Malware Analyst (Cybersecurity): Producing accurate threat intelligence and reverse-engineering samples to create solid detection signatures with an accent on OT and IoT infrastructures. Focus on creating detection rules (YARA, SNORT, SIGMA), analyzing binary files, and utilizing reverse-engineering tools to defend critical infrastructure.

Location: Milan, Italy

Company

hirify.global is a leader in OT and IoT cybersecurity, protecting the world's critical infrastructure through an AI-powered visibility and threat detection platform.

What you will do

• Create and tune various detection rules within the product.
• Perform threat intelligence operations to collect and vet knowledge to respond to advanced threats.
• Reverse-engineer samples to produce accurate threat intelligence and detection signatures.
• Contribute to technical materials shared with the public.
• Collaborate within the Security Research department to protect critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Experience creating signatures using YARA, SNORT, SURICATA, STIX, and SIGMA.
• Proven experience in reverse engineering with tools like IDA PRO, Ghidra, OllyDBG, x64dbg, or radare2.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, cyber kill chains, and the OSI model (Wireshark).
• Fundamental understanding of binary files, including executable structures and packers.
• Basic proficiency in Python.
• Previous professional experience as a Detection Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Threat Hunter.

Culture & Benefits

• Customized health and wellness packages based on location.
• Financial benefits and incentives.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Unparalleled flexible time-off policies.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.