Associate Malware Research Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
The Associate Malware Research Engineer is responsible for daily analysis and research of malicious software, investigating its behavior and impact. This includes creating detection and removal methods, assisting in the development of removal tools, and writing malware descriptions for the Security Response Team. The role involves reverse engineering malware to understand its functionality, developing detection and remediation code, researching new technologies and vulnerabilities, and creating/maintaining technical documentation. The engineer will handle case reports, escalate difficult cases, and report engine bugs. The position requires strong teamwork, analytical skills, and communication abilities, with a focus on problem-solving and a rapid learning curve.
Must have:
- Experience in Assembly and C programming language is preferred
- Understanding of core IT processes and knowledge areas like Information Security
- Knowledgeable of Windows and other Operating Systems
- Knowledgeable with networking technologies and internet protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP, etc.)
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Position: Associate Malware Research Engineer
Office/Station: AVLab
GENERAL FUNCTION:
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
Competencies:
- Appreciate technologies
- Team Oriented
- Methodical Problem Solving
- Schedules and Estimates Well
- Focus on User or Customer Needs
- Response to Schedule Pressure
- Emphasizes Elegant and Simple Solutions
- Pride in Quality and Productivity
- Pro-active/Initiator/Driver
- Driven by Desire to Contribute
- Desire to Improve Things
- Innovation
- Quality
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