Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, responsible for external engagement with peer groups in information security circles over cyber threats and for informing the development of global cyber policy.
Skills : Malware Analysis techniques, Proficiency in reverse engineering.
Description :
- Configured and managed threat intelligence platforms to optimize data collection, processing, and dissemination.
- Implemented and maintained necessary tools and technologies to support intelligence gathering and analysis.
- Produced and maintained threat assessments to provide a clear understanding of the customer threat landscape.
- Maintained the IoC database tailored to the monitored environment and threats and ensured changes were pushed to the detection systems in a timely manner.
- Gathered and maintained a set of TI requirements that define the threats that will be monitored, tracked, and researched by the TI Team.
- Managed vulnerabilities, assessed the criticality for remediation, and advised and tracked remediation activities.
- Oversaw the collection, collation, and maintenance of threat data collected from open and closed sources and ensured it was appropriately validated.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Malware Analyst Resume
Summary : As a Malware Analyst, conduct analysis of metadata and forensic examinations of digital media from a variety of sources including preservation, acquisition, and analysis of digital evidence with the goal of developing forensically sound evidence.
Skills : Python, C, C++, Networking protocols.
Description :
- Conducted analysis and research to determine the identity, motivations, relationships, targets/victims, capabilities, tooling, and infrastructure of threat groups relevant to customers.
- Recommended and carried out procedures designed to help systems recover from inflicted damage.
- Responsible for preventing the spread of malware.
- Classified malware based on threats and characteristics.
- Stayed up to date on the latest malware and updated software.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of malware samples to identify behavior, capabilities, and potential impact on systems.
- Created documentation for security policies.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Malware Analyst Resume
Summary : As a Malware Analyst, responsible for investigating network and computer intrusions to identify root causes generate indicators of compromise, and document all findings in the investigation/incident log for each file.
Skills : Analytical, Problem-solving, Knowledge of Cybersecurity.
Description :
- Developed and implemented malware detection and prevention strategies.
- Identified procedures and techniques to avoid malware threats.
- Classified malware by threats and commonalities.
- Kept updated on the latest malware threats.
- Kept an organization’s software updated to defend against the latest malware threats.
- Helped to create documentation for corporate security policies.
- Trained company personnel on best security practices.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, performs memory forensics and malware reverse engineering of suspected malicious files to verify if system compromise occurred and document all findings and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) in the investigation/incident log for each file.
Skills : Computer forensics, Computer programming.
Description :
- Understood tools that identify zero-day cyber threats and work to protect from them.
- Participated in research and development of malware protection tools.
- Documented malware threats and identified procedures to avoid them.
- Documented analysis findings and produced detailed reports for internal and external dissemination.
- Monitored network traffic and system logs for signs of malicious activity.
- Wrote alerts to let security personnel know about the latest threats.
- Collaborated with incident response teams to analyze and contain malware incidents.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, responsible for maintaining threat profiles and threat modeling and applicability to the monitored estate along with updating the modeling to detail what detection and controls are in place to mitigate the threats.
Skills : Network security, Malware analysis.
Description :
- Provided actionable intelligence to stakeholders regarding emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Able to set up collection mechanisms for malware samples (honey pots).
- Had the ability to set up virtualized environments for malware analysis.
- Assembled a toolkit for effective malware analysis.
- Examined static properties of suspicious programs.
- Performed behavioral analysis of malicious executables.
- Performed static and dynamic code analysis of malicious executables.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, works closely with security administrators, architects, and analysts to design software to protect software and hardware assets. They help protect the organizations computers and data from cyber threats as well as malware.
Skills : Reverse engineering, Computer security.
Description :
- Contributed insights to the organization's larger incident response effort.
- Analyzed malware samples to support ongoing investigations.
- Worked with the incident response team to disassemble, deconstruct, and reverse engineer malicious code to allow the organization to protect against similar attacks in the future.
- Conducted reverse engineering by disassembling software.
- Developed threat detection tools and methods for use in hunt and incident response activities.
- Researched and developed tracking methods and detected malicious activity within a network.
- Compiled malware intelligence and research to present to business leaders and stakeholders.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Malware Analyst Resume
Summary : As a Malware Analyst identifies and anticipate adversarial attacks and installations to protect data and software systems from exploitation by competitors and maliciously motivated hackers.
Skills : Digital forensics, Operating system Internals.
Description :
- Stayed up to date on the latest malware and kept software updated to defend against it.
- Wrote alerts to keep the security team informed on attacks.
- Conducted malware analysis and reverse engineering on suspicious code and produced a detailed report of the findings.
- Researched malware families and variants to distill common characteristics and behaviors.
- Conducted deep-dive technical analysis of cyber-attack tools, tactics, and procedures.
- Reviewed threat information, maintained a threat repository with tagged malware samples, and developed a process on archiving and updating this repository.
- Performed static code analysis and dynamic analysis with a focus on extracting identifiable behaviors that could be used to inform analytic development efforts and the NYC3 defensive posture.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, monitors systems for security events and malware incidents on a continual basis to support the integrity of high-stakes information, and coordinates with teams, administrators, and users to limit the extent of exposure to malicious program attacks.
Skills : Risk management, Scripting.
Description :
- Analyzed malware obtained from internal and external sources to extract identifiable behaviors and inform analytic development efforts and the NYC3 defensive posture.
- Worked with SOC and Counter Threat Intelligence (CTI) teams during investigations to understand incidents and support technical analysis of malicious cybersecurity events.
- Worked with the Counter Threat Automation (CTA) team on automation of processes for malware analysis.
- Built tools to support malware analysis and worked with the CTA team to integrate them.
- Communicated effectively with business executives, technology specialists, and vendors.
- Analyzed malicious software and code to determine its purpose and behavior.
- Researched emerging threats and developed methods to detect and mitigate them.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Malware Analyst Resume
Summary : As a Malware Analyst, responsible for identifying malicious lines of code and reporting them to the organization's security team and stakeholders so they can eliminate current threats and take preventative safety measures.
Skills : Windows Kernel Programming, Threat detection and analysis.
Description :
- Worked with law enforcement and other security professionals as necessary.
- Identified weaknesses in system defenses and developed solutions to address them.
- Created detailed reports on malware analysis findings.
- Identified and analyzed malware threats using various tools and techniques.
- Reverse-engineered malware code to understand its behavior and functionality.
- Analyzed and monitored network traffic to detect and prevent malware infections.
- Created and maintained malware signatures and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Malware Analyst Resume
Objective : As a Malware Analyst, responsible for examining the current state of a computer to ensure safety. They perform full-scale assessments and execute tests to determine the existence of hidden malicious software functioning within and beneath existing security protocols.
Skills : Investigative prowess, Network knowledge.
Description :
- Collaborated with other cybersecurity professionals to coordinate and implement effective defenses against malware attacks.
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest malware trends, techniques, and tools.
- Prepared and delivered reports on malware analysis findings to management and other stakeholders.
- Participated in incident response activities and investigations.
- Researched new malware analysis methods and tools and contributed to their development.
- Classified malware based on traits and threats.
- Kept up with any developments in the malware field for a better understanding.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
