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Senior Malware Reverse Engineer

C

Location
United States
CodeHunter

Job Description

Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast driven by the curiosity to dissect and understand malware's inner workings? Do you excel at staying ahead of cybercriminals and identifying emerging cyber threats? If this resonates with you, then CodeHunter offers the ideal platform for you to showcase your skills. As a Malware Reverse Engineer, you will join a team of experts employing cutting-edge technologies to analyze and combat malware. We invite you to be part of our mission in safeguarding digital ecosystems worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a thorough analysis of malware, including the creation of detailed analysis reports.
  • Track ongoing malware campaigns, identify malicious actors, and document related infrastructure.
  • Develop custom tools and scripts to facilitate and expedite malware analysis tasks.
  • Handle internal escalations concerning potentially malicious files and websites.
  • Occasional travel may be required for field investigations and continued professional development.

Requirements

  • Four years of strong, hands-on experience in malware analysis.
  • Proficiency in using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, x64dbg, OllyDbg, Immunity Debugger, or Ghidra.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in reverse engineering malware code, written in languages like C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, .NET, Delphi, JavaScript, and VBScript.
  • Solid background in C++ programming and Win32 APIs.
  • Demonstrated capability in creating malware analysis tools and scripts for tasks like malware unpacking and configuration extraction.
  • Innovation in tracking the evolution of malware families, their infrastructure, and associated campaigns.
  • Knowledge of network traffic analysis and familiarity with networking protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, and IRC
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Leadership/management experience

Preferred

  • Professional certifications such as GCIH, GREM, GCFA, or CISSP
  • Experience in reversing encryption/obfuscation techniques
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to travel on occasion
  • Candidates residing in the DC metropolitan area

Benefits

CodeHunter offers a creative, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial work environment. Self-starters thrive here. Our employees have the chance to be a part of the organization from the ground level and make a demonstrable impact by bringing an innovative product to the cybersecurity marketplace. CodeHunter offers best-in-class benefits, including:

  • 401K
  • Health coverage
  • Vision and dental coverage
  • Company-sponsored training
  • Parking or metro benefits
  • Catered lunches
  • Generous PTO policy

CodeHunter values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Advice from our career coach

As a Malware Reverse Engineer at CodeHunter, you will be at the forefront of analyzing and combating malware, making a significant impact in safeguarding digital ecosystems globally. To stand out as an applicant for this role, here's what you should know and do:

  • Highlight your hands-on experience in malware analysis, showcasing at least four years of practical experience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro, x64dbg, OllyDbg, Immunity Debugger, or Ghidra.
  • Showcase intermediate to advanced skills in reverse engineering malware code across various programming languages.
  • Emphasize your capability in creating custom tools and scripts for malware analysis tasks.
  • Illustrate your innovation in tracking malware evolution and associated campaigns.
  • Highlight any experience with professional certifications like GCIH, GREM, GCFA, or CISSP, as well as reversing encryption/obfuscation techniques.
  • Clearly communicate your knowledge of network traffic analysis and proficiency with networking protocols.
  • Exhibit excellent writing and communication skills, along with any leadership or management experience.

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May 14, 2024

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