[Remote] Malware Researcher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity leader dedicated to making the world safe for exchanging digital information. The Malware Researcher will analyze advanced malware samples and develop detection strategies to enhance security for a global customer base. Responsibilities Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to develop Snort signatures Produce documentation describing malware behaviour and detection strategies Communicate research results to customers, team members, and management Collaborate with team members to improve the analysis and response process Monitor security industry publications, newsgroups and press releases to identify new or active malware threats Skills Advanced knowledge in reverse engineering on various architectures and platforms Familiarity with debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, OllyDbg etc In-depth knowledge of modern operating systems including Windows and Linux Knowledge of various encryption and obfuscation techniques used by malware Experience of low level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly language is a plus In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols. RFC-level understanding of popular protocols like HTTP/FTP/SMTP/SMB Familiarity with tools such as Snort, Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals and VMware Experience or familiarity with Mitre ATT&CK Framework and Stix 2.x format for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell or Bash Ability to analyze and describe complex application behaviours Experience of reverse engineering is a plus Proficient English communication skills, both written and oral Great attention to details and personal QA Team player, having problem-solving skills, and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related field preferred but not required Industry experience performing similar technical role preferred but not required Benefits Group benefits program with health and dental coverage Telehealth Virtual Health Services Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Wellness Program Wellness Incentive Program Retirement Savings Programs with company match Paid Time Off 14 Annual Holidays Tuition Assistance Employee Resource Groups Company Overview Trend Micro is an IT firm that offers cybersecurity solutions like cloud security, endpoint protection, and network threat detection. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is