Malware Research Analyst | Reverse Engineering Specialist بدوام كامل في أبوظبي
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🛡️ We’re Hiring: Malware Research Analyst | Reverse Engineering Specialist🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time💼 Level: Mid-Level to SeniorWe are seeking a highly analytical, technically skilled, and security-focused Malware Research Analyst | Reverse Engineering Specialist to investigate malicious software, analyze suspicious code, and identify advanced cyber threats through reverse engineering techniques. This role combines malware analysis, software reverse engineering, threat intelligence, behavioral analysis, and cybersecurity research.The successful candidate will work closely with cybersecurity researchers, incident response teams, threat intelligence analysts, and security engineers to examine malware samples, understand malicious behaviors, identify attack techniques, and develop actionable security insights. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of operating systems, programming languages, executable file formats, and malware investigation methodologies, with the ability to translate technical findings into effective defensive recommendations.🎯 Key ResponsibilitiesConduct in-depth research and analysis of malware samples, suspicious executables, scripts, and potentially unwanted software.Perform static and dynamic malware analysis to identify malicious functionality, execution behavior, and potential security risks.Reverse engineer suspicious software to understand its internal structure, code logic, and operational mechanisms.Examine executable files, binaries, libraries, and scripts to identify suspicious instructions and malicious components.Analyze malware behavior within controlled and isolated laboratory environments.Investigate malware persistence mechanisms, privilege escalation techniques, and unauthorized system modifications.Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), including malicious file hashes, domains, IP addresses, registry entries, and suspicious processes.Analyze malware communication patterns and command-and-control (C2) infrastructure.Examine network traffic generated by malware to understand communication protocols and data transmission behavior.Investigate malware delivery methods, infection vectors, and exploitation techniques.Research ransomware, trojans, spyware, rootkits, botnets, and other emerging malware categories.Identify code obfuscation, encryption, packing, and anti-analysis techniques used by malicious software.Apply debugging and disassembly techniques to investigate complex malware samples.Use reverse engineering tools to inspect program execution, memory activity, and binary structures.Analyze application programming interfaces (APIs), system calls, and operating system interactions associated with malicious activities.Develop technical reports describing malware functionality, attack behavior, infection mechanisms, and defensive implications.Extract and document actionable indicators of compromise for cybersecurity monitoring and detection systems.Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to correlate malware findings with known threat groups, campaigns, and attack techniques.Support incident response investigations by analyzing suspicious files, compromised systems, and malware-related artifacts.Research vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques that may be associated with malware campaigns.Develop and maintain malware analysis procedures, research documentation, and technical knowledge repositories.Create technical detection recommendations, behavioral signatures, and analysis rules for security monitoring solutions.Support the development and refinement of YARA rules, detection logic, and other defensive indicators.Evaluate new malware analysis tools, sandbox environments, debugging utilities, and reverse engineering technologies.Maintain isolated malware research environments and follow strict laboratory security procedures.Monitor emerging malware trends, threat actor techniques, and developments in malicious software.Share research findings with security engineers, incident responders, and relevant technical stakeholders.Present complex malware analysis results in clear technical reports and investigation briefings.Recommend improvements to endpoint protection, network security, threat detection, and incident prevention capabilities.Ensure all research activities are conducted within authorized, controlled, and legally compliant environments.✅ RequirementsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Software Engineering, or a related field.Relevant experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, threat research, or cybersecurity investigation.Strong understanding of malware behavior, malicious code execution, and common cyberattack techniques.Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and other operating system architectures.Familiarity with executable file formats such as PE, ELF, and Mach-O.Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, C, C++, C#, or Assembly.Understanding of low-level programming concepts, memory management, processes, threads, and system calls.Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or equivalent platforms.Familiarity with debugging tools such as WinDbg, x64dbg, GDB, or LLDB.Understanding of static analysis, dynamic analysis, sandboxing, and behavioral monitoring techniques.Knowledge of malware persistence, process injection, obfuscation, packing, and anti-debugging techniques.Familiarity with network protocols, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and command-and-control communication patterns.Experience analyzing suspicious network traffic using tools such as Wireshark or equivalent platforms.Understanding of common malware categories, including ransomware, trojans, spyware, rootkits, and botnets.Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks and attack classification models such as MITRE ATT&CK.Ability to identify and document indicators of compromise and suspicious system behaviors.Experience developing or reviewing YARA rules, detection signatures, or behavioral detection logic is advantageous.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills when examining complex software behavior.Ability to interpret assembly code, disassembled instructions, and program execution flows.Understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability research, and secure software practices.Ability to maintain isolated research environments and follow strict malware-handling procedures.Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.Excellent attention to detail when recording findings, validating evidence, and documenting analysis procedures.Ability to communicate complex technical findings to cybersecurity teams and non-specialist stakeholders.Strong research skills and the ability to stay updated on emerging malware techniques and security threats.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with incident response and security research teams.Professional judgment and responsibility when handling malicious software and sensitive security information.Relevant certifications in malware analysis, reverse engineering, incident response, or cybersecurity are advantageous.🌟 What We OfferCompetitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.Opportunities to conduct advanced malware research and reverse engineering investigations.Exposure to sophisticated cyber threats, malicious software, and emerging attack techniques.Professional development in malware analysis, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity research.Opportunities to collaborate with experienced security researchers and incident response specialists.Access to professional reverse engineering tools, malware analysis platforms, and controlled research environments.A technology-focused working environment that encourages technical innovation and continuous learning.Opportunities to contribute to malware detection research and defensive security improvements.Support for relevant cybersecurity training and profess
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