Malware Engineer Specialist / Team Lead – CL 9

Gratitude Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

13th Month Pay

Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Certifications

Expanded maternity/paternity benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Car and Housing Plan

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Gratitude Philippines is seeking experienced Malware Engineers to analyze and reverse engineer malware, perform static and dynamic analysis, and develop detection capabilities to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

The role involves incident response support, threat hunting, and collaboration with SOC/DFIR and threat intel teams to improve monitoring and response. Daily onsite work with a focus on malware defense and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, Reverse Engineering, or related cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malware to understand threat behavior and impact.

Skills

Malware Analysis

Malware Engineering

Reverse Engineering

Static Malware Analysis

Dynamic Malware Analysis

Windows Internals

Linux Internals

Malware Behavior Analysis

Threat Analysis

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

IOCs

Detection Rules

Malware Signatures

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

OllyDbg

Malware Sandbox

Education

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

OllyDbg

Malware Sandbox Environments

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Malware Engineers who are passionate about malware analysis, reverse engineering, incident response, and threat hunting. The role involves analyzing sophisticated malware, understanding threat behavior, supporting security investigations, developing detection capabilities, and providing technical guidance to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering, knowledge of Windows/Linux internals, and the ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly.

Key Responsibilities

Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering

• Analyze and reverse engineer malware to understand threat behavior, functionality, and potential impact.

• Perform both static and dynamic malware analysis.

• Investigate malware samples and identify malicious behaviors, techniques, and indicators.

• Develop actionable threat intelligence based on malware analysis findings.

• Use industry-standard malware analysis and reverse engineering tools to investigate threats.

Incident Response & Threat Hunting

• Support incident response investigations involving malware-related security incidents.

• Conduct technical analysis to determine the nature, scope, and impact of malware activity.

• Support threat hunting activities to identify malicious behavior and potential compromises.

• Work with security teams to improve malware detection and response capabilities.

Detection Engineering

• Develop and maintain detection rules, malware signatures, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

• Translate malware analysis findings into actionable detection and prevention mechanisms.

• Collaborate with SOC, DFIR, and Threat Intelligence teams to improve security monitoring and response.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen detection capabilities against emerging threats.

Team Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with SOC, DFIR, Threat Intelligence, and cybersecurity teams.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Share malware analysis knowledge, techniques, and best practices.

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to technical and business stakeholders.

• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and incident response strategies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, Reverse Engineering, or a closely related cybersecurity field.

• Strong understanding of malware behavior, attack techniques, and threat actor methodologies.

• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux internals and operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering tools such as:

  • IDA Pro

  • Ghidra

  • x64dbg

  • OllyDbg

  • Malware sandbox environments

• Familiarity with networking and cybersecurity principles.

• Knowledge of threat analysis and incident response processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.

Mandatory / Core Skills

• Malware Analysis

• Malware Engineering

• Reverse Engineering

• Static Malware Analysis

• Dynamic Malware Analysis

• Windows Internals

• Linux Internals

• Malware Behavior Analysis

• Threat Analysis

• Incident Response

• Threat Hunting

• Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

• Detection Rules

• Malware Signatures

• IDA Pro

• Ghidra

• x64dbg

• OllyDbg

• Malware Sandbox

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting SOC operations.

• Experience working with DFIR teams.

• Threat Intelligence experience.

• Experience developing malware detection rules and signatures.

• Knowledge of advanced attack techniques and threat actor methodologies.

• Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship.

• Strong understanding of network and security fundamentals.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Strong technical communication skills.

• Ability to explain complex security findings clearly.

• Team collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure during security incidents.

• Willingness to continuously learn emerging malware and threat techniques.

Work Details

• Work Location: Uptown BGC, Taguig City, Philippines

• Work Setup: Daily Onsite

• Work Schedule: Shifting Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Experience Required: 3+ years in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, or Reverse Engineering

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package

• Performance bonus and 13th Month Pay

• Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance coverage

• Flexible working arrangements*

• Company-sponsored training, upskilling, and certifications

• Expanded maternity and paternity benefits*

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Car and Housing Plan*

• Inclusive and collaborative work culture

*Terms and conditions apply.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must currently be located in the Philippines.

• Candidates must already have the legal right to live and work in the Philippines.

• Must be amenable to a daily onsite work setup in Uptown BGC, Taguig City.

• Must be willing to work on a shifting schedule.

• Candidates must not have an active or recent application with the hiring organization.

• Candidates who are currently or recently employed by the hiring organization are not eligible for this opportunity.

Recruitment Process

1. CV Screening – Initial screening with the CV Reviewer.

2. Validation & Further CV Screening – Endorsement for validation and additional screening through Workday, HRI Toolkit, FCV, and CV.

3. Client Review – Qualified candidates will be endorsed for further review.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. How many years of experience do you have in Malware Analysis, Malware Engineering, or Reverse Engineering?

2. Do you have hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or malware sandbox environments? Please specify the tools you have used.

3. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate your knowledge of Windows/Linux internals and operating systems?

4. What was your last drawn salary?

5. What is your salary expectation?

6. Are you amenable to working on a daily onsite setup with a shifting schedule in BGC, Taguig City?

7. Are you currently based in the Philippines and legally authorized to work in the country?