Description
TEKsystems is looking to onboard an experience Malware Analyst to support one of our largest Enterprise client within the financial sector.
Who you are
We are looking for mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience.
Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures.
Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements.
Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.
Preferred Skillset
Understanding of browser exploitation techniques
Familiarity of web based technologies such as Javascript or HTML and how they are commonly abused by various threat actors or techniques.
Experience with reviewing and analyzing Email Headers.
Experience with detecting phishing and other common email threats.
SIEM experience with event correlation and searching.
Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark.
Familiarity with use and interpretation of malware analysis results from sandbox technologies.
Technical experience and ability to operate and maintain a virtualized sandbox environment.
Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools like Fiddler, commercial sandbox, or web proxy technologies.
Ability to assess files or URLs and extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) such as malicious domains, IPs, and file hashes.
Experience with documentation and ability to clearly articulate thoughts to a wide variety of intended audiences (teammates, technical, non-technical, leadership, etc.).
Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
Knowledge of forensic artifacts such as Browser, Registry, or Event Log artifacts.
Nice to have
3+ years of experience conducting end to end Malware analysis specifically around either Email, Web, or Endpoint.
3+ years of conducting incident response using commercial products and tools.
3+ years of experience in digital forensics
Knowledge of at least one major cloud services provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) technologies
Ability to create scripts and other forms of automation
Experience conducting interviews with an interrogative mindset
Job Title: Malware Defense Analyst
Location: Chester, UK
Rate/Salary: - GBP Daily
Job Type: Contract
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