Malware and Cyber Threats Analyst

‍What will you do in this role?

• Research Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups and cyber threat actor(s) activity, intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Bring a thorough understanding and tracking of the cyber threat landscape, including identifying and analyzing cyber threats actors, APT TTPs and/or activities to enhance cybersecurity posture of the organization’s IT operating environment.
• Provide cybersecurity network and system engineering support to improve existing information technology systems.
• Create signatures within internal IT tools and appliances on known and unknown malware families and malicious traffic.
• Identify, track, and investigate threat campaigns, malicious actors with the interest, capability and TTPs (Techniques, Tactics and Procedures).
• Conduct analysis of unknown files and produce a finished product for dissemination.
• Assist in the malware lab environment with new variants and sample analysis.
• Analyze and aggregate data into appropriate systems and datasets.
• Identify and coordinate cases for cross-sector collaboration within the organization.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous threat intelligence experience providing actionable intelligence resulting in the development of appropriate countermeasures.
• Capability to review and evaluate large volumes data in support of strategic, operational or tactical operations to reduce, mitigate and contain security threats.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft and Linux OS and networking and firewall infrastructure.
• Experience with endpoint protection and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Thorough understanding of the security industry and knowledge in identifying credible threats, malware analysis techniques relative to current and emerging vulnerabilities.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) with the ability to brief/communicate information in a concise, effective manner to a wide range of audiences.
• Detail oriented with strong time management skills to meet deadlines, complete tasks, and respond to partner needs.

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