Associate Malware Research Engineer

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years

Cyber Security

Job Description

Responsible for daily analysis and research on malicious software, investigating its functionality, creating detection and removal/cleaning solutions, assisting in removal tool development, and documenting malware for the Security Response Team. This role involves reverse engineering malware to understand its behavior, developing detection and remediation code, and researching new technologies and vulnerabilities.

Good To Have:

Experience in Assembly and C programming language.
Strong teamwork skills.
Strong analytical, design, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent command of English communication.
Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
Short learning curve.
Team-oriented and methodical problem-solving.
Pro-active and driven to contribute.

Must Have:

Handle assigned case reports and escalate difficult cases.
Reverse Engineer malware to understand behavior and implications.
Develop malware detection and remediation code.
Research new detection/remediation technologies and vulnerabilities.
Report engine bugs and limitations.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or Engineering.
Less than 1 year comprehensive experience.
Knowledge of Windows and other Operating Systems.
Knowledge of Network programming, Windows internals, x86 assembly, disassembler, and debuggers.
Knowledge of networking technologies and core internet protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP).

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Description

Position at VIPRE Security Group

Office/Station: AVLab

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Responsible for daily analysis and research on malicious software, investigate how it works and what it does, create detection and removal/cleaning, assist in creation of removal tools and write malware descriptions for our Security Response Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handles the assigned cases reports and escalate difficult cases to next level of engineer
Reverse Engineer of malware to understand the underlying behavior and implication on a computer and network environment
Develop malware detection and remediation code
Research on new technologies on detection and remediation and vulnerabilities
Reports engine bugs and limitations
Create and maintain technical documentation using technical documentation templates
Performs related duties as assigned

Working Relationships:

Directly reports to the Technical Leader.

Qualification Standards:

Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science Science/Information Technology, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or any related courses.

Experience: Less than 1 year comprehensive experience.

Technical Skills:

Experience in Assembly and C programming language is preferred
Must be able to understand core processes of different IT section and knowledge areas such as Information Security, Network Infrastructure, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Reverse Engineering, Microprocessor and Input and Output devices.
Knowledgeable of Windows and other Operating Systems
Knowledgeable with Network programming, Windows internals, and / or x86 assembly language, disassembler and debuggers.
Knowledgeable with networking technologies and knowledge of core internet protocols (HTTP,TCP/IP,SMTP, etc.)

Other Skills:

Strong teamwork skills, experience working as part of a development team.
Strong analytical skills, design skills, technical writing skills, and problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent command of both oral and written English communication
Excellent in human relations and customer service skills
Excellent problem solving skill
Short Learning Curve

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