Advanced Threat Research Engineer

• Utilize proprietary tools and technologies and pattern matching skills to accurately identify emerging malware
• Identify new malware distribution methods
• Analyse information and develop methods of detection and removal of Malware
• Remote troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis for malware infections
• Collaborate with multiple internal engineering and cross-functional teams on technical analysis
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while quickly learning a breadth of new concepts and technologies
• Serve as the leading point of contact to communicate and educate internal employees across all customer support locations on Webroot products
• Write, review and organize technical content that will be published to the Threat blog, FAQs and Knowledge base for use by both internal and external customers
• Perform testing functions to verify defect fixes and to assist the Quality Assurance team when needed
• 2+ years’ experience in malware reverse engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years’ experience in programming experience/scripting (eg. C, C++, C#, Perl, Java script, Python, VBScript, etc)
• Experience in security related forums and industry events for malware, security, digital crimes
• Excellent customer service skills addressing the needs of both the external and internal customer with strong communication and process skills
• Experience of Malware – in terms of Diagnosing and Remediation
• Excellent all-around communications skills required.
• Knowledge of Virtualization software (VMWare, Virtual PC/ Virtual Box, XEN, etc)
• Knowledge of Personal Firewalls /Anti-virus software / Anti-spyware software
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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