Director, Malware Analysis, Threat Intelligence

Kroll is seeking an experienced and innovative Malware Analysis Director to build and advance our malware analysis capabilities in support of our global Incident Response (IR), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) practices. This role will be responsible for developing automated malware analysis workflows and tooling that empower frontline responders, conducting deep technical investigations into sophisticated malware campaigns, and producing actionable intelligence that helps clients understand and mitigate evolving cyber threats.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor, partnering closely with Incident Response consultants, Threat Intelligence analysts, Crowd Strike and Blue Voyant MDR teams, and other cyber specialists to improve Kroll's ability to identify, analyze, and respond to advanced malware threats. This individual will also contribute to Kroll's thought leadership efforts through technical blogs, research reports, threat advisories, and client‑facing intelligence products.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of malware analysis within Kroll, develop new client‑facing capabilities, and drive innovation across the cyber risk organization.

• Develop and maintain automated malware analysis workflows, tooling, and enrichment capabilities to accelerate incident investigations.
• Perform advanced static and dynamic malware analysis, reverse engineering, and behavioral analysis of malware affecting clients.
• Support global Incident Response engagements through malware triage, root cause analysis, attribution support, and threat actor investigations.
• Research emerging malware families, intrusion techniques, and threat actor tradecraft.
• Author technical research reports, threat intelligence products, blogs, and client advisories.
• Partner with Crowd Strike and Blue Voyant MDR teams to develop malware analysis processes that enhance managed detection and response services.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to analysts across CTI, MDR, and Incident Response teams.
• Develop detection opportunities, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and analytical methodologies based on malware findings.
• Collaborate with internal malware analysis practitioners and external industry peers to establish best practices and improve investigative capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, sandboxes, automation platforms, and AI‑enhanced analytical workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of new cyber intelligence and malware‑focused service offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, digital forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Strong understanding of Windows internals and common malware execution techniques.
• Experience performing static and dynamic malware analysis in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting Incident Response investigations involving malware, ransomware, or advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience creating actionable intelligence products, technical reports, and client deliverables.
• Ability to independently conduct research and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency with:
  • IDA Pro
  • Ghidra
  • Rust
  • x64dbg
  • Win Dbg
  • Binary Ninja
  • Cutter/Rizin
• Experience analyzing:
  • Ransomware
  • Loaders and down loaders
  • Info‑stealers
  • Banking trojans
  • Linux malware
  • Web shells
  • Nation‑state malware
  • Advanced persistent threat toolsets

• Strong scripting and development skills in:
  • Python
  • Power Shell
  • C#
  • Java Script
  • Go (preferred)
• Experience building automated analysis pipelines and malware triage workflows.
• Familiarity with API integrations and workflow orchestration.