AI Summary
Join a global leader in server-side security as a Malware Intelligence Analyst. Investigate web-based threats, reverse engineer malicious code, and develop automated detection methods. 3+ years of experience with PHP and JavaScript required.
Key Highlights
Malware analysis
Reverse engineering
Automated detection methods
Key Responsibilities
Analyze various types of malware targeting web hosting servers
Perform reverse engineering on heavily obfuscated code
Create and refine high-performance detection signatures
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Competitive monthly gross salary
Fully remote work environment
Comprehensive professional development
24 days of paid vacation per year
10 national holidays
Unlimited sick leaves
Compensation for private medical insurance
Reimbursement for co-working spaces and gym/sports memberships
Nice to Have
Experience cleaning up websites from malware
Experience with web attacks and their mitigation methods
Job Description
Role Overview
A global leader in server-side security is looking forMalware Intelligence Analysts to join a high-priority Malware Processing Team. This role is designed for cybersecurity experts who specialize in investigating web-based threats, reverse engineering malicious code, and developing automated detection methods to protect web hosting infrastructure on a massive scale.
This is a 100% remote position.
Shift & Schedule
The team operates on an on-call/shift rotation to ensure global coverage. Candidates must be comfortable with the following:
- Working 5 days a week during local daytime hours without night shifts
- A rotating schedule where the two days off will not always fall on Saturday and Sunday
- Availability for a daily team sync at 3:00 PM CET
- Analyze various types of malware targeting web hosting servers, including PHP backdoors, JavaScript injections, SEO spam, and redirectors
- Perform reverse engineering on heavily obfuscated code to uncover its logic and origin
- Create and refine high-performance detection signatures using complex PCRE (Regex) to ensure proactive protection with minimal false positives
- Research emerging attack techniques targeting CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), plugins, and themes
- Evaluate the impact of threats to prevent breaking files or websites during the mitigation process
- Publish research on new security threats to contribute to the global cybersecurity community
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- 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and JavaScript, with a focus on interpreting and deconstructing complex code logic
- 2+ years of experience with WordPress (CMS), including a deep understanding of its architecture and vulnerabilities
- Expertise in Regular Expressions (PCRE), including performance optimization, anchors (e.g., \A vs ^), and modifiers
- Proven Web Reverse Engineering skills, specifically in JS/PHP deobfuscation and unpacking malicious payloads
- Experience cleaning up websites from malware (big plus)
- Experience with web attacks (web application and browser security) and their mitigation methods;
- Solid understanding of web server software and hosting systems architectures
- English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher for effective international collaboration
- Openness to engaging via a B2B contract
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- Competitive monthly gross salary for B2B engagement
- Fully remote work environment focused on local daytime shifts
- Comprehensive professional development through mentorship and knowledge-exchange programs
- 24 days of paid vacation per year, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
- Compensation for private medical insurance
- Reimbursement for co-working spaces and gym/sports memberships
- Recognition programs for innovative ideas and patented contributions
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