Malware Analyst

Job Description

The Malware Defense Team for our massive client is looking for top talent who would like to join one of the most advanced cybersecurity teams in the world.

• Respond, triage, and adapt to real-time threats targeting the organization through the lens of malware delivery and execution.
• Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious software and potential indicators of compromise.
• Maintain detailed documentation regarding analysis findings and producing comprehensive reports encompassing observations, actions taken, and recommendations.
• Identify cyber risks and help develop improvements to controls and detection mechanisms.
• Collaborate with response teams to defend against emerging threats and contribute to Incident Response efforts

• We are looking for mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience.
• Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures.
• Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements.
• Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.

• Understanding of browser exploitation techniques
• Experience with reviewing and analyzing Email Headers.
• Experience with detecting phishing and other common email threats.
• SIEM experience with event correlation and searching.
• Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark.
• Familiarity with use and interpretation of malware analysis results from sandbox technologies.
• Technical experience and ability to operate and maintain a virtualized sandbox environment.
• Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools like Fiddler, commercial sandbox, or web proxy technologies.
• Ability to assess files or URLs and extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) such as malicious domains, IPs, and file hashes.
• Experience with documentation and ability to clearly articulate thoughts to a wide variety of intended audiences (teammates, technical, non-technical, leadership, etc.).
• Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Knowledge of forensic artifacts such as Browser, Registry, or Event Log artifacts.

Intermediate

This is a fast paced environment with high expectations. They are looking for individuals to take initiative and work to think ahead of the potential threats (staying up to date with industry trends etc.). It is a very collaborative environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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