Job Description

WithSecure\xe2\x84\xa2 protects businesses all over the world from modern threats. We do this through a Co-security approach born from first-hand knowledge that no one can solve every cyber security problem alone. Every single day, our diverse, growing team fights against online extortion, threats to national infrastructure, the unlawful spread of sensitive information, and everything in-between. The best part about working for WithSecure is our people! We are a community of dedicated and passionate professionals that take workplace happiness seriously. If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for something that\xe2\x80\x99s more than just a job \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

If you enjoy solving puzzles, you like learning new things, you like to think outside of the box and love challenges! Our Customer Protection team are growing their rank and looking for a Junior malware Analyst to join the us.

Customer Protection is a service offered by WithSecure which is designed to provide comprehensive protection against a wide range of threats, utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms and static and behavioural analysis techniques to detect and block malware and potentially unwanted content in real-time and on demand.

Our team includes malware analysts, reverse engineers, threat intelligence specialists, detection engineers, and security researchers. We closely collaborate with partners, industry counterparts, academic institutions, investigative journalists, and local CERTS, to ensure the unit learns from and contributes to global cyber security efforts.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for Junior Malware Analyst to join our Customer Protection team.

We need someone who is motivated to fight against online extortion, threats to national infrastructure, the unlawful spread of sensitive information, and enjoy the idea of correlating information from multiple sources to create logic capable of detecting the latest cyber threats. To include:

• Analyzing malware samples to support ongoing investigations.
• Classify malware based on threats and characteristics.
• Documenting malware threats.
• Familiar with IDA Pro, WinDbg, OllyDbg, Immunity Debugger.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++, Windows API, and Windows OS internals.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (LUA, Python, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of networking.
• Understand unpacking, deobfuscation, and anti-debugging techniques.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Understand tools that identify zero-day cyber threats.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to interact easily with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• High-level understanding of the threat landscape and computer security, especially endpoint security.

Bonus points

• Willingness to travel desired but not essential.
• Help create documentation for security policies.
• Knowledge of both high- and low-level programming.
• System Monitors (like Process Monitor, RegShot, Process Explorer).

What will you get from us

A diverse, flexible, and friendly workplace, get to learn from world-class cyber security experts, contribute to and influence the capabilities of WithSecure\xe2\x80\x99s cyber security products and services.

\xe2\x80\x9cWith us, you are enough just as you are\xe2\x80\x9d

Purpose \xe2\x80\x93 Why we exist
We are here to build and sustain trust in a digital society
We are here to build and sustain trust in a digital society \xe2\x80\x94 trust that is threatened by uncertainty, fear and worry caused by cyber attacks and crime.

Vision \xe2\x80\x93 Where we are heading
No one should experience a serious loss because of a cyber attack
We envision a future where no one should experience a serious loss or be put out of business because of cyber attack or crime. At least no one who puts their trust in us.

Mission \xe2\x80\x93 What we do
Accelerate transition to outcome-based security
Our mission is to research, innovate and build technologies, human expertise and delivery-business models that will accelerate our customers\xe2\x80\x99 and partners\xe2\x80\x99 transition to outcome-based security.

Diversity & Inclusion:

WithSecure is an equal opportunity employer and believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to nationality, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender (including gender reassignment), sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or physical or mental disability.
We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you!

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