On-Demand Malware Analyst / Reverse Engineer

Malcore; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an On-Demand Malware Analyst, where you will engage in exciting challenges from basic file triaging to deep reverse engineering. In this contract-based role, you will analyze malware, reconstruct command-and-control protocols, and generate detection signatures. This position offers flexibility with work hours and the opportunity to work independently on various projects. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy tackling complex problems, this role is perfect for you, providing a competitive pay structure based on your skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and assembly language is essential.
• Experience with malware classification and evasion techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis on various samples.
• Generate detection signatures and write concise analysis reports.

Skills

Malware Analysis

Reverse Engineering

C Programming

Assembly Language

Python Scripting

Static Analysis Tools

Dynamic Analysis Tools

Command-and-Control Protocols

Tools

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

IDA Pro

x64dbg

Frida

Job description

On-Demand Malware Analyst / Reverse Engineer

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This is a contract-based, on-demand role. When work is available, you will be requested to work; it is up to you to accept. Some weeks will be busy, others may be quiet. You’ll handle everything from basic file triaging to deep reverse engineering, including payload analysis, C2 reconstruction, and signature generation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis
• Reverse engineer binaries to determine functionality, behavior, and capabilities
• Deconstruct obfuscated payloads and packed samples
• Reconstruct command-and-control protocols
• Generate accurate detection signatures (e.g., YARA) and behavioral IOCs
• Write concise, actionable analysis reports

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in reading and understanding C and assembly (x86/x64/ARM)
• Familiarity with tools like Binary Ninja, Ghidra, IDA Pro, x64dbg, or Frida
• Ability to script in Python or other languages for automation or decoding
• Understanding of operating system internals: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience with malware classification, obfuscation techniques, and evasion behaviors
• Ability to work independently, on short notice, with high attention to detail

Additional Notes:

• This is not a full-time role. You will be paid hourly for assigned and completed work.
• NDAs and contracts may be required depending on the client.
• Pay is competitive and based on experience and sample complexity.
• If you bring in a client, you’ll receive a bonus per hour for work completed for them; bonus is on a per-client basis.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Data Security Software Products

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