Nozomi Networks

Cybersecurity

MalwareAnalystTechLead

$145–195k ~AI est. Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Malware Analyst Tech Lead at Nozomi Networks. Skills: Malware analysis, Detection engineering, Reverse engineering. Lead team creating detection rules. Curate detection rules”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthen products; Protect critical infrastructure

Industry & Context.

Cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

High level of confidentiality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Industry experience as an IT manager, Perform reverse engineering using debuggers, Understanding of MZ-PE and ELF executables, Experience creating YARA signatures, Experience creating SNORT signatures, Experience creating SURICATA signatures, Experience creating STIX signatures, Experience creating SIGMA signatures, Experience speaking at cybersecurity conferences, Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, Familiarity with cyber kill chains, Understanding of OSI model, Ability to use Wireshark, Basic experience with Python, Operate in environments with NDAs, High level of confidentiality

Nice to Have

Proven experience in reverse engineering using IDA PRO, Proven experience in reverse engineering using Ghidra, Proven experience in reverse engineering using OllyDBG, Proven experience in reverse engineering using x64dbg, Proven experience in reverse engineering using radare2, Fundamental understanding of executable structures, Fundamental understanding of packers, Previous professional experience as Detection Engineer, Previous professional experience as SOC Analyst, Previous professional experience as Threat Hunter

What You'll Do.

Lead team creating detection rules

Curate detection rules

Act as individual contributor

Help support team address customer feedback

Perform threat intelligence operations

Collect threat knowledge

Maintain threat knowledge

Respond to advanced threats

Contribute to technical material shared publicly

Identify advanced threats

Analyze advanced threats

Track advanced threats

Create reliable detections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Presenting findings

Full Job Description

Now is an amazing time to join Nozomi Networks as we build the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity. We defend some of the world’s largest organizations and critical infrastructure in more than 68 countries and we’re just getting started. Our AI-powered cybersecurity platform secures operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures for enterprises and government entities across energy, manufacturing, transportation, resources, and critical infrastructure. As Nozomi Networks continues to expand our product portfolio and global presence, our Security Research department is looking for a Malware Analysis Tech Lead to guide and grow the team responsible for reverse engineering malicious samples, developing high-quality detection signatures, producing actionable threat intelligence, and sharing research findings with customers, partners, and the broader cybersecurity community. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines deep technical expertise in malware analysis and detection engineering with the ability to mentor others, set technical direction, and communicate complex findings clearly. You will lead a team focused on identifying, analyzing, and tracking advanced threats, with a particular emphasis on creating reliable detections that strengthen our products and help protect critical infrastructure around the world. You could be the next “Nozomier”! If this sounds like you, read on. In this role, you will: Lead the team creating and curating various detection rules within our product, acting as a manager and as an individual contributor Help the support team address the customer feedback associated with these detections Perform threat intelligence operations to collect and maintain all the required knowledge to respond efficiently to advanced threats Contribute to the technical material shared with the public Embody the Nozomi Networks Cultural Pillars and our mission to protect what matters most with transparency and trust To be

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