Threat Researcher

Nozomi Networks Inc.; Puglia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Unparalleled Flexible Time-Off

Job summary

Nozomi Networks Inc. is seeking a skilled malware analyst to join our Security Research team. You will conduct hands-on static and dynamic analysis of samples in isolated environments, build threat intelligence capabilities, and contribute to public-facing materials.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, conferences, and maintaining transparency and trust. Experience with Windows PE and Linux ELF analysis, plus familiarity with IDA Pro, Ghidra, and other tooling, is

Qualifications

• Hands-on malware analysis in OT/IoT environments.
• Experience with static and dynamic analysis in isolated environments.
• Familiarity with Windows PE and Linux ELF formats is preferred.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chains is beneficial.
• Ability to present at conferences and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious samples to understand behavior, capabilities, and intent.
• Run threat intelligence operations to gather knowledge for responding to advanced threats.
• Contribute to signature creation and threat intelligence infrastructure.
• Create technical material for public dissemination and coordinate with marketing.
• Present findings at technical conferences and maintain NDA confidentiality.

Skills

Malware analysis

Threat intelligence

Technical presentations

Team collaboration

Independent thinking

Effective communication

NDA environments

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

OllyDBG

x64dbg

radare2

Job description

In this role you will conduct hands-on malware analysis and threat intelligence work to protect OT/IoT environments. You’ll work within the Security Research team to understand malicious behavior, craft indicators, and contribute to TI infrastructure. You will share technical findings publicly and collaborate with marketing, conferences, and cross-functional teams. The position offers the chance to impact critical infrastructure security at scale and participate in shaping a transparent, trusted security program.

• Work-Life Balance
• Unparalleled Flexible Time-Off
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious samples to understand behavior, capabilities, and intent
• Run threat intelligence operations to gather and validate knowledge for responding to advanced threats
• Contribute to signature creation and help shape the threat intelligence infrastructure
• Create technical material for public dissemination and coordinate with the marketing team
• Act as a proactive team player, proposing and driving new ideas
• Present findings at technical conferences
• Uphold Nozomi Networks' Cultural Pillars and mission of transparency and trust
• Hands-on experience with static and dynamic malware analysis in isolated environments
• Experience analyzing Windows malware; knowledge of PE format and common techniques
• Familiarity with Linux malware analysis (ELF format) and Linux-specific techniques (advantage)
• Track record of presenting at conferences
• Experience reverse engineering with IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDBG, x64dbg, radare2, or similar
• Understanding of binary file attributes, executables, and packers
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chains
• Understanding of the OSI model and ability to use Wireshark
• Ability to operate in NDA-protected and high-confidentiality environments
• team collaboration
• initiative and independent thinking
• effective communication
• static and dynamic malware analysis
• ELF format and Linux persistence/execution techniques