Threat Researcher (M/F/D)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Germany, Bochum or Remote (Germany)

Why VMRay

Do you have a passion for cybersecurity, data and malware analysis? Would you like to work in a diverse, talented and international team of security professionals? We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and relentlessly curious Threat Researcher (M/F/D) to join the VMRay Team.

Your Responsibilities
  • Analyze sophisticated malware and other threats to increase VMRay's insight into the threat landscape

  • Develop and maintain high-quality YARA rules and malware configuration extractor modules

  • Create technical blog posts and related content for internal and external consumption

  • Contribute to delivering technical presentations at relevant conferences and webinars

  • Perform in-depth research tasks as needed by Products, Marketing, and Development departments

  • Drive product improvements via requesting new detection rules, features and report bugs

  • Take part in duties related to handling escalations and inquiries from internal and external customers

Our Requirements
  • Three or more years of relevant experience (industry and/or academia)

  • Experienced with reverse engineering various file types on different platforms

  • You are experienced with writing YARA rules

  • At least an intermediate skill level in Python

  • Fluent in spoken and written English 

  • Ability to work independently and solve problems in a solution-oriented manner

Location
Germany, Bochum or Remote (Europe)
About us

Would you like to work in a technology-driven scale up, where you can make an actual impact? VMRay is one of Europe’s most successful cyber security scale ups with strong international growth and an upper management with technical expertise. Our unique technology and innovative products secure numerous government and corporate networks all over the world effectively against cyberattacks. We protect the data, brands and values of our customers worldwide and help to make the online world a safer place. JOIN US – WE ARE HIRING!

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