Senior Malware Specialist (+AI)

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in information security or related technology
• Expertise in reverse-engineering malicious software such as bots, worms and trojans
• Proficiency in malware analysis, forensic investigation and signature development for threat detection
• Background in cybersecurity incident investigation, response and threat hunting activities
• Skills in producing all-source cyber operations intelligence including threat assessments, briefings and country studies
• Competency in vendor management, RFP/RFQ development and SLA negotiation
• Capability to work within, or very close to, UAE business hours
• Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2)

Nice to have:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (CWAPT), Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) or Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
• CompTIA Security+

• Build and test prototypes of new security measures to prevent future attacks, analyze potential security risks and develop solutions to prevent hacking attempts
• Research new types of malware to help create detection methods for emerging threats and conduct forensic analysis on computers to recover data from damaged hard drives
• Document findings about malware infections for future reference, prepare and define procedures and techniques to avoid malware threats, and classify malware by threats and commonalities to keep organizational software safe
• Train company personnel on best security practices and participate in research and development of malware protection tools
• Identify and develop reverse engineering tools to enhance capabilities and detect vulnerabilities
• Review and analyze cybersecurity threats to provide stakeholders with information needed to respond effectively
• Produce timely, fused, all-source cyber operations intelligence and indications and warnings intelligence products such as threat assessments, briefings, intelligence studies and country studies
• Provide current intelligence support to critical internal and external stakeholders, along with evaluation and feedback to improve intelligence production, reporting, collection requirements and operations
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal functions, departments and external entities including shareholders, government authorities, service providers and vendors
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to conduct market analysis for new technological developments and adaptability on Data Protection within the organization
• Lead the provision of technical expertise in developing RFPs and RFQs relevant to Enterprise Architecture, guiding the preparation of tendering and contractual documentation
• Guide and participate in the negotiation of contractual terms and Service Level Agreements (SLA) to ensure protection of the client's interests and optimum service levels