Principal Malware Researcher - yrs

Ready to do your part in the world of Cybersecurity? SonicWall is a leader in cybersecurity and networking solutions that put our partners at the heart of our innovation to ensure ease of doing business in a world full of opportunities. With more than a 30-year history, we embrace an outside-in approach, listening and learning from our partners and customers to provide the outcomes their organizations require.

If you’re ready for a career that can impact real change — and not just another job — join us!

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 15+ 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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