Senior Malware Reverse Engineer - McLean, United States - Codehunter
Description
CodeHunterPrevent cyberattacks. Automate malware detection and behavior identification with CodeHunter. No source code. No signatures. No sandboxes.
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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. This position is primarily located in McLean, Virginia, offering the flexibility of remote work on Fridays.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.
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
Preferred
Professional certifications such as GCIH, GREM, GCFA, or CISSP
Experience in reversing encryption/obfuscation techniques
Ability to travel on occasion
Candidates residing in the DC metropolitan area
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
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.
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