Listing Description
Job Description
Mandiant Advantage Labs’ FLARE team works on in-depth reverse engineering, malware analysis, and research and development to support numerous functions within the Mandiant business.
If you have strong programming skills, experience in malware analysis or reverse engineering, and are looking for an opportunity to collaborate with an industry-leading team, then this may be the opportunity for you. As a reverse engineer working within FLARE you will dissect attacker tools and backdoors in support of incident responders. You will also help develop innovative tools to aid other business lines and automate malware analysis and reverse engineering efforts.
What You Will Do:
- Analyze executables and malicious files, model, and report on their behavior
- Collaborate with a team of experienced malware analysts and researchers
- Develop novel solutions to challenges facing incident responders and network defenders
- Support the company’s research and development efforts via applied research efforts
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience with of one or more object-oriented, functional or prototypical programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Ruby, Erlang, JavaScript)
- Ability to perform basic scripting on Windows or Unix-based platforms
- Knowledge and experience of general computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, code
- analysis, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of non-object-oriented programming languages (e.g. C)
- Basic knowledge of project tracking systems (e.g. JIRA)
- Basic knowledge of Git, Perforce, CVS, Subversion or other modern source control solutions
- Fundamental understanding of malicious executable activities and artifacts
- Degree in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze shellcode
- Ability to analyze packed and obfuscated code
- Capable of Python scripting to automate analysis tasks
- Capable of identifying host- and network-based indicators
Additional InformationAs a U.S. federal contractor, Mandiant has adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to comply with our obligations under applicable laws and requirements. This position may be covered under Mandiant’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as required in order to support federal contracts, access company offices and/or attend in-person meetings and work events. If covered under this policy, proof of vaccination against COVID-19 may be required as a condition of hire. At Mandiant we are committed to our #OneTeam approach combining diversity, collaboration, and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Minimum Salary: 85,900.00. Final salary will be determined commensurately with cost of living, experience level, and/or any other legally permissible considerations. Incentive Compensation: Eligibility for annual bonus subject to individual and company performance; eligibility for award of Restricted Stock Units subject to eligibility requirements, approval from Mandiant’s Compensation Committee, and vesting terms. Benefits: Whether you are just starting your career, reaching a milestone, or gearing up for retirement, we offer plans and programs to keep you happy and healthy at any stage of life. We regularly evaluate our options to make sure they’ve got everything you need. Part of what makes Mandiant great is our diverse team, and we’ve made it our priority to provide benefits that support you on your individual journey at work and at home. Mandiant subsidized benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance. Subject to eligibility requirements, Mandiant also offers the ability to participate in 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Mandiant also provides Paid Time Off, Flexible Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Listing Details
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- Education: Not Provided
- Travel: Not Provided
- Telework: Full Telecommute