We are looking for a Malware Analysis Team Leader with a deep focus on cybercrime investigations to lead a dynamic team of experts dedicated to identifying, analyzing, publishing, and mitigating cybercrime-related threats. This leadership role will drive advanced malware analysis efforts, conduct threat research, publish in top conferences and blogs, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to combat and prevent cybercriminal activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in malware reverse engineering, a deep understanding of cybercrime tactics, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly and publish research for internal stakeholders and the broader cybersecurity community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Malware Analysis Team: Manage and mentor a team of skilled researchers on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating malware associated with cybercrime, including ransomware, banking Trojans, exploit kits, and other forms of cybercriminal malware.
Cybercrime Threat Intelligence: Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to analyze malware in the context of cybercrime syndicates and criminal activity. Identify trends, tactics, and patterns in malware usage by cybercriminal groups and provide actionable intelligence to relevant teams and external partners.
Malware Reverse Engineering: Lead efforts in reverse-engineering malicious software, tracking variants, and identifying attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) cybercriminal actors use.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, SOC) and external stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, CERT, threat intelligence providers) to share findings, collaborate on investigations and coordinate actions to disrupt cybercrime activities.
Publication and Thought Leadership: Produce detailed, high-quality research reports and technical papers based on malware analysis and cybercrime investigations. Contribute to the publication of findings in industry-leading forums, conferences, and journals, establishing the organization as a thought leader in cybersecurity.
Presentations and Reporting: Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives, legal teams, and law enforcement. Communicate complex findings, research insights, and actionable intelligence on cybercrime and malware trends.
Training and Development: Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on malware analysis techniques, threat hunting, and reporting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
Requirements: 5+ years of experience in malware analysis, cybercrime investigations, or related fields.
2+ years in a leadership or team management role with experience leading cybersecurity operations in high-stakes environments.
Expertise in malware reverse engineering (static and dynamic analysis).
Proficiency in using industry-standard tools such as IDA Pro, X64, VT, Etc.
Strong understanding of common malware types used in cybercrime (e.g., ransomware, keyloggers, exploit kits, mobile threats).
Development skills with Python, C/C++, Assembly, or other scripting languages for malware analysis and automation.
Cybercrime Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybercriminal tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Experience with investigating ransomware campaigns, fraud schemes, financially motivated attacks, and other forms of cybercrime.
This position is open to all candidates.