Principal Malware Researcher

6 months ago


Bengaluru Karnataka, India SonicWall Full time

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 12+ 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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