Job Description
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
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Analyze malware behaviors aligned with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs (and beyond), covering the full attack lifecycle, including initial access vectors, execution techniques, payload delivery—with a strong focus on in-memory techniques, fileless malware, and evasive behaviors.
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Research and identify behavioral techniques employed by novel and sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and translate these insights into effective behavioral protection rules to enhance prevention capabilities.
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Drive protection coverage for zero-day malware and novel attack techniques.
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Work independently with minimal supervision while managing priority protection tasks.
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Review and provide actionable feedback on detection logic and code developed by fellow researchers.
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Collaborate with the team to define clear protection priorities and deliver updates to customers in a timely manner.
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Produce quality threat analysis reports for both internal and external audience
What You Will Bring
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Proven hands-on experience in Windows based malware analysis using both static and dynamic analysis tools such as using IDAPro and Windbg.
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Deep understanding of behavioral techniques, memory injection methods, persistence mechanisms, and evasion tactics.
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Ability to write robust, high-quality behavioral protection rules.
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Demonstrated programming experience, preferably Python, Lua.
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Experience working in a fast-paced threat research or security operations environment.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical mentorship to peers.
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Proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to lead in critical incident or zero-day response scenarios.
About the job
- Posted on
- Apr 9, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- CanadaRemote
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