Windows Security Researcher
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Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Windows Malware Security Researcher to join our growing Low-Level Research Team part of the FortiMail Workspace group.
Youll work on improving our file detection and sandboxing technology especially our Hardware-Assisted Platform (HAP) sandbox - which provides real-time prevention against sophisticated threats.
Youll be responsible for researching malware identifying attack techniques and developing new detection and prevention strategies.
A strong understanding of Windows internals and malware behavior is essential.
As a security researcher you will:
You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our threat detection and prevention technologies by:
Learn how our HAP sandbox works in depth and help improve it by adding new detection logic and prevention rules
Explore new detection ideas and help turn them into real working security features
Research Windows OS internals to strengthen our low-level malware detection and prevention capabilities
Stay up to date on emerging threats attack methods and evasion techniques through blogs threat intel sources and research
Develop deep expertise in a focused area of security becoming the go-to person on your team for that topic
We Are Looking For:
5 years of experience in cybersecurity research and malware analysis
2 years of programming experience in reverse engineering
Experience analyzing or bypassing anti-analysis techniques such as anti-debugging anti-VM and obfuscation
Experience with disassemblers such as IDA
Experience with debuggers such as Windbg x64dbg and ollydbg
Solid knowledge of modern malware techniques and the APT landscape
Strong familiarity with C and ASM
Understanding of networking fundamentals and common internet protocols
Experience with Python
Hands-on experience researching Windows internals advantage
Windows/Linux kernel development advantage
Low-Level security solution development advantage
Vulnerability research or exploitation techniques advantage
Why Join Us:
At Fortinet we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660000 customers around the globe.
We will only notify shortlisted candidates.
Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet these resumes if considered will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
