Malware Analyst

TEKsystems•Irving, TX

9d•$50 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Malware Defense Team for our massive client is looking for top talent who would like to join one of the most advanced cybersecurity teams in the world. This opportunity allows an individual to work in one of the most mature Information Security organizations alongside some of the top Information security professionals. This will allow them to get exposure to new threats that will evolve their skill set.

Requirements

mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience.
Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures.
Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements.
Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of browser exploitation techniques
Experience with reviewing and analyzing Email Headers.
Experience with detecting phishing and other common email threats.
SIEM experience with event correlation and searching.
Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark.
Familiarity with use and interpretation of malware analysis results from sandbox technologies.
Technical experience and ability to operate and maintain a virtualized sandbox environment.
Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools like Fiddler, commercial sandbox, or web proxy technologies.
Ability to assess files or URLs and extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) such as malicious domains, IPs, and file hashes.
Experience with documentation and ability to clearly articulate thoughts to a wide variety of intended audiences (teammates, technical, non-technical, leadership, etc.).
Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
Knowledge of forensic artifacts such as Browser, Registry, or Event Log artifacts.

Responsibilities

Respond, triage, and adapt to real-time threats targeting the organization through the lens of malware delivery and execution.
Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious software and potential indicators of compromise.
Maintain detailed documentation regarding analysis findings and producing comprehensive reports encompassing observations, actions taken, and recommendations.
Identify cyber risks and help develop improvements to controls and detection mechanisms.
Collaborate with response teams to defend against emerging threats and contribute to Incident Response efforts