5 months ago
Responsibilities
- Analyze malware behaviors aligned with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs.
- Research and identify behavioral techniques used by APTs.
- Translate insights into effective behavioral protection rules.
- Drive protection coverage for zero-day malware.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Review and provide feedback on detection logic and code.
- Collaborate with the team to define protection priorities.
- Produce quality threat analysis reports.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in Windows-based malware analysis.
- Deep understanding of behavioral techniques and evasion tactics.
- Ability to write robust, high-quality behavioral protection rules.
- Demonstrated programming experience, preferably in Python or Lua.
- Experience in a fast-paced threat research or security operations environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to mentor peers.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to lead in critical incident scenarios.
Benefits
- Remote-first working model with some hybrid roles.
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Annual charity initiatives and volunteer days.
- Global employee sustainability initiatives.
- Global fitness and trivia competitions.
- Global wellbeing days for relaxation and recharge.
- Monthly wellbeing webinars and training.
About Sophos
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, defends more than 625,000 organizations worldwide with Sophos Fusion, the industry's first and most complete AI-native cybersecurity defense system: a single, connected architecture where every control point operates as one. Powered by agentic AI and elite human expertise, Sophos detects, investigates, and neutralizes threats before they become business-disrupting events. Working alongside a global ecosystem of managed service providers, resellers, and technology partners, Sophos compounds intelligence from every threat encountered and every environment defended to make every customer's defense stronger than the last. More information is available at www.sophos.com.