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Security Researcher (Fusion)

Trustwave

Trustwave

Manila, Philippines
Posted on Feb 14, 2024
About Trustwave

Trustwave is a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider focused on threat detection and response. We uncover threats that others can’t and respond quicker than others can to protect against the devastating impacts of cyberattacks. We’re a world-class team of cyber consultants, threat hunters and researchers serving clients in 96 countries. At Trustwave, you can learn alongside the best, make a personal impact on a global scale, and solve new challenges every day. Learn more about us at https://www.trustwave.com.

About

As a Threat Researcher you will be a valuable part of the SpiderLabs Fusion Threat Research Team.

We're all about identifying, researching, and detecting emerging threats, including exploits, malware, and threat groups. We provide custom threat reports tailored to different clients and industries.

You'll have the opportunity to participate in captivating research projects like honeypots, system enhancements and developing custom tools for efficient data mining and report creation.

Plus, you'll have the chance to share your knowledge through thrilling blogs that gain international recognition. Get ready for an exciting journey!

Main Responsibilities

  • Investigating malware, analyzing, and understanding their capabilities, documenting the indicators of compromise, and understanding the best steps for mitigation of the threat
  • Identifying and analyzing emerging threats, understanding their capabilities and best steps for mitigation
  • Developing threat detection logic based on information contained in event logs
  • Analyze data, look for trends and patterns, and report findings.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to define new and enhance existing threat detection features in our original Fusion platform.
  • Provide custom threat reports tailored to different clients and industries.

We Look For Somebody Who Is

  • Experienced in reverse engineering and malware analysis
  • Has Knowledge of security in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Familiar with MITRE framework
  • Familiar with SIEM, XDR, and EDR systems
  • Has programming skills in Python or other scripting languages
  • Use Regex or Regular Expressions on a daily basis.
  • Keeps up to date with all the latest developments in the world of cyber security.
  • Self-motivated, independent, and able to quickly assess and understand complex systems.

Required

  • 5 years of experience in Information Security or Networking
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
  • Experienced in reverse engineering and malware analysis
  • Knowledge of common packers and obfuscators
  • Programming skills in Python or other scripting languages
  • Knowledge of Regex / Regular Expressions.
  • Familiar with MITRE framework

Nice To Have

  • Experience developing EDR rules or SIEM use cases

Education

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college or university degree is a plus

This is a remote opportunity open to anyone legally authorized to work in the Philippines. Guided by our flexible workplace philosophy, Moments That Matter, people gather in the office when in-person interaction is most impactful; full-time remote employees may be asked to travel occasionally based on the needs of the team and the business.

Trustwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

To All Agencies

Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Trustwave outside of the Talent Acquisition team. Trustwave’s policy is to only accept resumes from agencies via the Trustwave Agency Portal. Agencies must have a valid fee agreement in place and they must have been assigned the specific requisition to which they submit resumes, by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted outside of this process will be deemed the sole property of Trustwave and in the event a candidate is submitted outside of this policy is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.