Senior Malware Reverse Engineer - Threat Intel & IR

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Security is seeking a senior malware reverse engineer to lead advanced analysis across Windows and Linux, unpacking complex samples and translating findings into detections for SOC use. You will mentor analysts, review analyses for technical rigor, and support incident response during critical events.

The role requires extensive hands-on reverse engineering, experience with IDA Pro and Ghidra, and the ability to operate under pressure while delivering concise, risk-based briefings to

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in malware reverse engineering or related cyber analysis roles.
• 8+ years of hands-on static and dynamic malware analysis on Windows and Linux.
• Experience with advanced reverse engineering tools and developing detection content.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer complex malware and unpack sample behavior, infrastructure, and tradecraft.
• Translate findings into high-fidelity detection logic for SOC use cases.
• Provide technical quality control over analyses before dissemination.
• Support incident response during critical events and mentor senior analysts.

Skills

Malware reverse engineering

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

IDA Pro

Ghidra

C/C++

Python

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

Binary Ninja

Job description

Accenture Security is seeking a senior malware reverse engineer to lead advanced analysis across Windows and Linux, unpacking complex samples and translating findings into detections for SOC use. You will mentor analysts, review analyses for technical rigor, and support incident response during critical events.

The role requires extensive hands-on reverse engineering, experience with IDA Pro and Ghidra, and the ability to operate under pressure while delivering concise, risk-based briefings to