Principal Malware Researcher

We are seeking a hardworking & passionate senior malware researcher to work on complex malware, botnets & new research projects on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

· Develop Antivirus signatures based on threat analysis using proprietary signature description language.
· Troubleshoot and test (including automation) IPS and Gateway AV engines on firmware.
· Research new ways to improve Deep Packet Inspection engine.
· Setup malware analysis environment for specific threats affecting Windows, Mac OSX, Mobile OS platforms in a lab environment.
· Reverse engineer and analyze new malware threats.
· Publish analysis blogs on SonicWall’s security center.
· Develop tools to automate malware analysis tasks, simulation software and administer lab environment to replicate attacks.

Desired Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience:
· Expert knowledge of Internet security issues, including malware, exploits and shell code.
· Expert understanding of Windows file structure and packer formats.
· Expertise in virtualization concepts and platforms (VirtualBox, VMWare)
· Experience working with an IDS/IPS, Gateway AV a plus.
· Reverse engineering tools (OllyDBG, IDA Pro, SoftIce, or equivalents)
· Programming experience in Perl, C, C++, PHP.
· Proficiency with relational database and SQL programming like PostgreSQL.
· Experience with Botnet C&C protocols, Behavioral and Static Analysis of Malware.

Requirements:
· B.S. or M.S. (preferred) Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
· Minimum 10+ years of experience in the field of malware analysis and/or vulnerability research
· Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven environment
· Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.

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