Malware Analyst Tech Lead

Nozomi Networks Inc.; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial

Work-Life Balance

Unparalleled Flexible Time-Off

Job summary

Nozomi Networks in Milano is seeking a Malware Analysis Tech Lead to guide a team responsible for reverse engineering malicious samples, developing detection signatures, and producing actionable threat intelligence. You will mentor engineers, set technical direction, and communicate complex findings to customers and partners, helping strengthen protection for critical infrastructure worldwide.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep malware analysis expertise, collaboration, and a passion

Qualifications

• Proven malware analysis and reverse engineering experience in security teams.
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences or to customers is a plus.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering and threat intelligence workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team creating and curating detection rules for our product as manager and IC
• Help the support team address customer feedback related to detections
• Perform threat intelligence operations to collect knowledge on advanced threats
• Contribute to technical material shared with the public
• Mentor teammates and set technical direction for malware analysis efforts

Skills

Reverse engineering

YARA

SNORT

SURICATA

STIX

SIGMA

MITRE ATT&CK

Wireshark

Python

OSI model

Debugger usage

Tools

IDA PRO

Ghidra

OllyDBG

x64dbg

radare2

Job description

Now is an amazing time to join Nozomi Networks as we build the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity.

We defend some of the world’s largest organizations and critical infrastructure in more than 68 countries and we’re just getting started. Our AI-powered cybersecurity platform secures operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures for enterprises and government entities across energy, manufacturing, transportation, resources, and critical infrastructure.

As Nozomi Networks continues to expand our product portfolio and global presence, our Security Research department is looking for a Malware Analysis Tech Lead to guide and grow the team responsible for reverse engineering malicious samples, developing high-quality detection signatures, producing actionable threat intelligence, and sharing research findings with customers, partners, and the broader cybersecurity community.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who combines deep technical expertise in malware analysis and detection engineering with the ability to mentor others, set technical direction, and communicate complex findings clearly. You will lead a team focused on identifying, analyzing, and tracking advanced threats, with a particular emphasis on creating reliable detections that strengthen our products and help protect critical infrastructure around the world.

You could be the next “Nozomier”! If this sounds like you, read on.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the team creating and curating various detection rules within our product, acting as a manager and as an individual contributor
• Help the support team address the customer feedback associated with these detections
• Perform threat intelligence operations to collect and maintain all the required knowledge to respond efficiently to advanced threats
• Contribute to the technical material shared with the public
• Embody the Nozomi Networks Cultural Pillars and our mission to protect what matters most with transparency and trust

To be successful in this opportunity, you should have:

• Industry experience as an IT manager
• Ability to perform reverse engineering using debuggers, understanding specifics of MZ-PE and ELF executables
• Experience in creating some of these signatures: YARA, SNORT or SURICATA, STIX, and SIGMA
• Experience speaking at cybersecurity conferences presenting findings in a clear way
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chains
• Understanding of the OSI model and an ability to use Wireshark
• Basic experience with Python
• Attitude to operate in environments including data covered by non-disclosure agreements and a high level of confidentiality

These qualifications would be a strong plus:

• Proven experience in reverse engineering using analysis tools like IDA PRO, Ghidra, OllyDBG, x64dbg, radare2, etc
• Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as executable structures and packers
• Previous professional experience as a Detection Engineer, SOC Analyst or a Threat Hunter

Who we are and what we stand for:

Nozomi Networks is the leader in OT and IoT Cybersecurity. We protect the world's critical infrastructure, industrial and government organizations from cyber threats by providing exceptional network visibility, threat detection and operational insight. We’re always innovating and we hire the best at what they do to ensure our customers always have access to fast product enhancements, exceptional engineering support and rapid deployment across continents. If you like a challenge, and value integrity and customer success, we invite you to help Nozomi Networks build the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are part of our core beliefs, at Nozomi Networks. Diversity of thought, background and culture broadens our knowledge of the world and helps us learn, grow, and gain new perspectives. What makes us all different is what makes us powerful.

Our Global Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Financial
• Work-Life Balance
• Unparalleled Flexible Time-Off

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