We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Intern Security Researcher. This exciting opportunity will provide you with the chance to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity research, working alongside experienced professionals.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with various research projects, developing processes, and defining priorities. They will also be involved in analyzing malicious functionality, including Windows x86/x64, MSIL, mobile threats, and web-related malware.
* Support on research projects, developing processes, defining priorities, following deadlines, delivering material and sharing to the right teams.
* Define malicious functionality in Windows x86/x64, MSIL, mobile threats, and web-related malware.
* Keep current with latest malware threats affecting our customers.
* Communicate with clients regarding adding detections.
* Participate in the development of unit's recommended practices and standards.
* Suggest ideas to be implemented in company products.
* Content creation; analyze and describe malicious programs (malware), on threat intel reports and documentation on various topics.
* Present about IT security to wide audiences.
* Monitor, analysis and understanding of malware trends at local, regional and global level.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants should possess a strong desire to learn, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English. The ideal candidate will have experience in programming languages (Python, C#, C, C++) and knowledge of file formats (archive, image, sound, video, etc...).
* Strong desire to learn on your own and share research with teammates.
* Interest in malware analysis and security research.
* Knowledge of x86/x64 Intel Assembly.
* Basic knowledge of WinAPI.
* Executable file analysis skills in a hexadecimal editor.
* Deep knowledge in several of the following fields: mobile device security and mobile malware, statistical analysis, methods of protection against threats, security best practices, polymorphic malware, rootkits/bootkits.
* Good knowledge of file formats.
* Ability to analyze and understand malicious code.
* Good knowledge of Linux OS distributions, Linux API / kernel / POSIX standards.
* Excellent knowledge of Windows PE file format.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in tool development and documentation for other researchers, presentation skills, and high ethical standards will be highly valued.
1. Hobby experience is strongly desired.
2. Good communication skills; work with developers, analysts, researchers, marketing, PR, sales.
3. Good presentation skills.
4. Technical article writing skills.
5. Understanding of the