Senior Security Researcher

About Trellix:

Trellix, the trusted CISO ally, is redefining the future of cybersecurity and soulful work. Our comprehensive, GenAI-powered platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Along with an extensive partner ecosystem, we accelerate technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 53,000 customers with responsibly architected security solutions.

We also recognize the importance of closing the 4-million-person cybersecurity talent gap. We aim to create a home for anyone seeking a meaningful future in cybersecurity and look for candidates across industries to join us in soulful work. More at https://www.trellix.com/

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Malware Researcher to join our Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will analyze and reverse engineer malware threats to protect our customers from evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical background and a passion for uncovering and mitigating security vulnerabilities.

About the Role:

• Malware Analysis - Analyze and reverse engineer malicious objects using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Engage in projects geared towards improving detection technology
• Enhance Trellix’s security content infrastructure and release process

About You:

• At least 5-10 years experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Expert in IDA Pro, llyDbg, x64/32 debug
• Experience in exploits/vulnerability research
• Experience in sandbox-based detection technologies
• Experience in network traffic analysis
• Knowledge in malware detection for static, network, and dynamic technologies.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python is required
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, YARA).
• Experience in working for AV operations and SOC environments is a plus

Additional Qualifications:

• Passionate to jump on anything where security research requires
• Ability to come up with forward looking projects
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Experience working in fast-paced development environments
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and teamwork skills
• Self-driven, proactive, hardworking, team-player with a good sense of humor
• BS/MS in computer science or equivalent experience

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.