We are looking for an experienced Network & Security Researcher to join our team. Being a member of our creative and highly experienced research team, which is responsible for designing the security models that protect our company's customers worldwide. You will specialize in malware hunting and threats discovery over various types of networks, utilizing data analytics techniques on top of our company's Clouds data warehouse (our big-data platform). You will also take part in our thought leadership activities, writing and expressing your research on the media.
Responsibilities:
Development of analysis tools and infrastructure to support the teams research activities
Be part of the malware-hunting activities utilizing our company's cloud big-data using analysis techniques that you will design, build and automate
Publication and demonstration of research results, writing new content to our blog, and other types of media.
Reproduction and demonstration of malicious attacks and plan mitigation
Research and in-depth analysis of network-based vulnerabilities, adding mitigations and engine capabilities to the core product, working closely with engineering teams.
Conduct network-focused research, including analysis of traffic patterns, protocol behavior, and anomalous events across enterprise-scale networks.
Requirements: BSc + MSc in Computer Science
In-depth knowledge and background in general networking and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, HTTP, DHCP, Routing protocols, etc.) - must
Strong understanding of common threat scenarios and attack techniques (Malware infection, C&C communication, Drive-by attacks, Phishing, Network scans) - must
Excellent written communication and verbal skills - publishing research in the past.
Proficiency with at least one programming language such as Python, or Java - must
Passion for analytics and attack vectors investigation using big data platforms - NoSQL and relational DBs (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, MySQL, AWS Athena)
Experience with big data frameworks (Spark) - an advantage
Hands-on experience with analysis tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus, Snort, Scapy
Advantage: Malware analysis and machine forensics: experience with analysis tools such as volatility, Yara, Windbg, or similar tools
Excellent English and communication skills
Team player, responsible, and well-organized.
This position is open to all candidates.