Principal Threat Analysis Engineer

Principal Threat Analysis Engineer

Herndon

Exp 5-7 years

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

Job Description

Responsibilities

Conduct project-based research into cyber attacks, working with internal analysts to produce intelligence on the techniques & motivations which drive today’s attacks.

Day-to-day duties include reverse-engineering attacks at network and file level to create a detailed anatomy of campaigns.

Research & prototype new technologies and systems that enhance Symantec’s ability to identify and gather intelligence on notable attacks.

Build upon existing monitoring infrastructure to ensure Symantec maintains superior visibility into the threat landscape.

Qualifications

B.Sc /M.Sc in a computer science-related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Experience in reverse-engineering x86 malware.

Working knowledge of C/C++ software.

Proficiency in use of IDA, Ollydbg, HIEW or equivalent tools.

Knowledge of both Windows and Unix vulnerabilities.

Familiarity with network-based attack methods & tools Scripting experience developing tools (Python preferable).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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