Vulnerability Research Labs endeavors to be the most respected source on Cyber Threat Intelligence. VRL combines state-of-the-art technology with tradecraft refined by decades of experience, to deliver an unparalleled set of capabilities to mitigate corporate risk posed by today's cyber threats.
Enjoy figuring out how stuff works? Interested in learning how a network was compromised? We are looking for someone with the technical ability to analyze advanced malware to determine how and what the code is doing and to provide answers to our customers as to who/what/how/why their network was compromised. The malware analyst position is located in Vulnerability Research Labs' Columbia, MD or Reston, VA offices (no telecommuting available).
General Responsibilities:
Triage and analyze binary code to determine the maliciousness of the code.
Perform dynamic and static analysis of malicious binary code to determine its characteristics
Learn new platforms, file formats and protocols as necessary
Automate the analysis of malicious code
Develop new malicious code analysis and detection tools.
Essential Technical Requirements:
1+ years of malware analysis experience
IDA Pro experience
Knowledge of debuggers (Ollydbg, WinDbg, Softice, etc)
Working understanding of VMWare
Experience reverse engineering x86/64 assembly
Programming experience in C, C++, Python, and/or Java is a plus
Working understanding of common binary protection mechanisms
Additional Attributes:
Extreme attention to detail
Passion for computer/network security
Intelligence and creativity
Enjoys a challenge
Loves to solve hard problems--both big and small
A scientific approach to problem solving
Ability to perform well within a small team or independently
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to articulate complex technical problems and solutions to the client/senior staff in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits:
We only hire the best, so we provide the best environment. At VRL, your benefits include:
The chance to work with the absolute best developers in the business
Generous salary
10 holidays, plus generous sick/vacation time off
Fully-paid employee health and dental plans
Fully-paid employee life insurance
401k plan w/company match that vests immediately
Top-of-the-line computer with at least dual 22" monitors
Tuition/educational assistance program
Private window offices (door included!)
Beautiful, contemporary desks, comfortable chairs and furnishings
Casual dress and flexible schedule
Free snacks, Starbucks coffee, and other beverages
Killerspin Revolution ping-pong table
Regular free lunches and social events (plus the summer picnic, and winter holiday party)
Bike or walk to work--locker rooms w/showers in the facility
Garage parking
VRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes as an MS Word attachment to: bonnieg@vrlsec.com.
Visit our website at: www.vrlsec.com.
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Enjoy figuring out how stuff works? Interested in learning how a network was compromised? We are looking for someone with the technical ability to analyze advanced malware to determine how and what the code is doing and to provide answers to our customers as to who/what/how/why their network was compromised. The malware analyst position is located in Vulnerability Research Labs' Columbia, MD or Reston, VA offices (no telecommuting available).
General Responsibilities:
Triage and analyze binary code to determine the maliciousness of the code.
Perform dynamic and static analysis of malicious binary code to determine its characteristics
Learn new platforms, file formats and protocols as necessary
Automate the analysis of malicious code
Develop new malicious code analysis and detection tools.
Essential Technical Requirements:
1+ years of malware analysis experience
IDA Pro experience
Knowledge of debuggers (Ollydbg, WinDbg, Softice, etc)
Working understanding of VMWare
Experience reverse engineering x86/64 assembly
Programming experience in C, C++, Python, and/or Java is a plus
Working understanding of common binary protection mechanisms
Additional Attributes:
Extreme attention to detail
Passion for computer/network security
Intelligence and creativity
Enjoys a challenge
Loves to solve hard problems--both big and small
A scientific approach to problem solving
Ability to perform well within a small team or independently
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to articulate complex technical problems and solutions to the client/senior staff in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits:
We only hire the best, so we provide the best environment. At VRL, your benefits include:
The chance to work with the absolute best developers in the business
Generous salary
10 holidays, plus generous sick/vacation time off
Fully-paid employee health and dental plans
Fully-paid employee life insurance
401k plan w/company match that vests immediately
Top-of-the-line computer with at least dual 22" monitors
Tuition/educational assistance program
Private window offices (door included!)
Beautiful, contemporary desks, comfortable chairs and furnishings
Casual dress and flexible schedule
Free snacks, Starbucks coffee, and other beverages
Killerspin Revolution ping-pong table
Regular free lunches and social events (plus the summer picnic, and winter holiday party)
Bike or walk to work--locker rooms w/showers in the facility
Garage parking
VRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes as an MS Word attachment to: bonnieg@vrlsec.com.
Visit our website at: www.vrlsec.com.
Source: Joel On Software