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Malware Defense Analyst
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Job Title:
Malware Defense Analyst
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Employment Type:
Contract
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3–5 years)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Malware Analyst with strong experience in malware analysis and incident response to join our External Communities team.
This role involves investigating threats, analyzing malicious activity, and implementing preventative measures to protect our environment.
What You'll Do
Triaging detections and prioritizing threats.
Performing static and dynamic malware analysis.
Identifying security gaps and driving process improvements.
Implementing control enhancements and preventative measures.
Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate findings clearly.
What We're Looking For
3–5 years of experience in threat prevention disciplines (Email, Web, or Endpoint).
Strong investigative mindset with a proactive approach to security.
Hands-on experience with:
Malware analysis tools and sandbox environments.
SIEM platforms for event correlation and searching.
Dynamic analysis tools (Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, Wireshark).
Ability to extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) from files or URLs.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Understanding of browser exploitation techniques.
Familiarity with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML) and common abuse methods.
Experience analyzing email headers and detecting phishing threats.
Knowledge of EDR tools and forensic artifacts (Browser, Registry, Event Logs).
Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools (Fiddler, web proxy technologies).
Ability to operate and maintain virtualized sandbox environments.
Nice to Have
3+ years of end-to-end malware analysis (Email, Web, or Endpoint).
Incident response experience using commercial tools.
Digital forensics expertise.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Scripting and automation skills.
Experience conducting interviews with an investigative mindset.
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