Security Researcher

Job Title:

Security Researcher

About Trellix:

Trellix, the trusted CISO ally, is redefining the future of cybersecurity and soulful work. Our comprehensive, GenAI-powered platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Along with an extensive partner ecosystem, we accelerate technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 53,000 customers with responsibly architected security solutions.
We also recognize the importance of closing the 4-million-person cybersecurity talent gap. We aim to create a home for anyone seeking a meaningful future in cybersecurity and look for candidates across industries to join us in soulful work. More at https://www.trellix.com/.

Role Overview:

This role requires the candidate to provide Clean File / Allow List content categorization and analysis. We are seeking an enthusiastic Allow List Researcher to join our growing organization. Our global ARC Threat Research organization works in the areas of malware research, response, Threat Intelligence and system Engineering and development. As part of this role you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our clean file categorisation procedures, source clean files and develop automation for automated classification, resolve false detections, and ensure minimal false detection rates for ENS and other products. Additionally, you will help to develop automation and author content which will help “fight the bad guys.”

About the role :

• Perform Researcher level analysis and categorization of non-malicious files

• Perform Researcher level analysis and categorization of Potentially Unwanted Programs “PUPs”

• Well versed with authoring content signatures.

• Author Whitepapers and threat research blogs.

• Improve our sources of clean files

• Resolve false positive detections on non-malicious files

• Resolve false positive detections and categorize files submitted by the Trellix Get Clean application 

• Analyze digital certificates and classify accordingly

• Develop and improve automation for processing bulk samples

• Resolve 3rd party vendor escalations

• Resolve Gateway Anti-Malware false positive detections

• Develop customer clean file submission programs

• Proactively classify files to prevent detection

• Write Crawler scripts.

• Automate daily operational tasks

• Take responsibility for updating skills and technical growth

• Interact effectively with other team members, actively support both team and company direction

• Able to effectively multi-task, accepting changing direction in a fast-moving threat landscape

About you :

• Degree Level Computing Qualification or equivalent with 2+ years demonstrated experience.

• Ideally you will have previous experience in a Security Research / Content Categorization related role

• You should have experience in Python, C/C++, GenAI or other similar programming languages.

• You should have experience of various malware analysis tools, and be able to determine if a file is clean, malicious or a “Potentially Unwanted Program”

• You should have knowledge of Windows OS internals – memory, threads, processes, API, etc.

• You should have knowledge of Networking protocols and experience with network traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, Fiddler).

• You should have excellent problem-solving skills, fast learner, self-motivated to take initiatives with focus on achieving results in timely manner.

• Ability to positively adapt to changes and multitasking in a fast-moving industry

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.