Security Engineer (Defense) - Relocate to Dubai (UAE)

Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Malware Researcher to join our Security team. As a Malware Researcher, you will play a critical role in defending against malicious software by analyzing and reverse-engineering malware, identifying attack vectors, and developing innovative detection and prevention methods. You will collaborate closely with the incident response and security team to strengthen our security posture and protect systems and networks from evolving cyber threats.Key Responsibilities:1. Malware Analysis:Conduct in-depth analysis of suspicious files and code to determine malicious intent.Reverse engineer malware to understand its functionality, behavior, and purpose.2. Threat Intelligence Gathering: Monitor and analyze emerging malware trends, attack techniques, and threat actors. Proactively identify and anticipate potential threats to inform security measures.3. Signature Development: Create detection signatures for antivirus and endpoint security tools based on malware analysis. Test and validate detection mechanisms to ensure their effectiveness.4. Incident Response Support: Collaborate with the security team to investigate and contain malware incidents. Identify attack vectors and provide actionable insights to mitigate damage.5. Vulnerability Assessment: Identify system vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware.Work with relevant teams to remediate security weaknesses and improve defenses.6. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed technical reports on malware analysis, including behavior, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies. Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.7. Research and Development: Develop and refine innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for malware detection and analysis. Contribute to improving the organization’s overall threat detection capabilities.