Associate Malware Research Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
The Associate Malware Research Engineer is responsible for analyzing and researching malicious software. They investigate how malware functions and its impact, create detection and removal methods, assist in the development of removal tools, and write malware descriptions for the Security Response Team. The role includes handling assigned case reports, reverse engineering malware, developing detection and remediation code, researching new technologies, reporting engine bugs, and creating and maintaining technical documentation. The engineer reports directly to the Technical Leader.
Must have:
- Handle assigned case reports and escalate difficult cases.
- Reverse engineer malware to understand behavior and impact.
- Develop malware detection and remediation code.
- Research new detection, remediation technologies, and vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of Windows and other Operating Systems.
- Strong teamwork skills and analytical skills.
Good to have:
- Experience in Assembly and C programming language.
- Knowledge of core IT processes and knowledge areas.
- Knowledge of Windows internals and x86 assembly.
- Knowledge of networking technologies and protocols.
4 skills required
Job Details
Description
Position: Associate Malware Research Engineer
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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