Security Researcher

4 days ago

Hyderabad, India Microsoft Full time

**Responsibilities**:
The main responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Conduct research that yield new insights, theories, analysis, data, algorithms, and prototypes that advance state-of-the-art of malware protection.
- Investigate, analyze and learn from security researchers, attackers and real incidents in order to develop durable detection strategies across the entire kill-chain or product enhancements.
- Work with other internal and external teams to forge new and improve existing partnerships that help mature the product.
- Collaborate with other researchers, coordinators and developers to improve the protection capabilities of the products.

**Qualifications**:
Basic qualifications:

- BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with at least 5+ years of computer security industry experience with knowledge of reverse engineering, security/threat landscape for Linux Platform.
- Knowledge of Linux operating system internals and modern security problems.
- Development skills with C, C++ and/or scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash).
- Knowledge of MITRE framework and MITRE test methodology.
- Excellent cross-group and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

- Reverse Engineering skills on Linux: familiar with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware/firmware internals, software communication mechanisms
- Experience in data analytics with a focus on security.
- Offensive security research experience on Linux.
- Experience in Windows malware analysis with keen interest in threats on other platforms like Linux.

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