Research Assistant supporting University of Alberta laboratory operations and biomedical research. Managing inventory, safety compliance, hazardous waste, equipment maintenance, and student laboratory support.
About the role
- Senior Threat Researcher analyzing Windows based malware behaviors and developing protection rules. Collaborating with teams to enhance Sophos' cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze malware behaviors aligned with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs (and beyond), covering the full attack lifecycle, including initial access vectors, execution techniques, payload delivery—with a strong focus on in-memory techniques, fileless malware, and evasive behaviors.
- Research and identify behavioral techniques employed by novel and sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and translate these insights into effective behavioral protection rules to enhance prevention capabilities.
- Drive protection coverage for zero-day malware and novel attack techniques.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while managing priority protection tasks.
- Review and provide actionable feedback on detection logic and code developed by fellow researchers.
- Collaborate with the team to define clear protection priorities and deliver updates to customers in a timely manner.
- Produce quality threat analysis reports for both internal and external audience
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in Windows based malware analysis using both static and dynamic analysis tools such as using IDAPro and Windbg.
- Deep understanding of behavioral techniques, memory injection methods, persistence mechanisms, and evasion tactics.
- Ability to write robust, high-quality behavioral protection rules.
- Demonstrated programming experience, preferably Python, Lua.
- Experience working in a fast-paced threat research or security operations environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical mentorship to peers.
- Proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to lead in critical incident or zero-day response scenarios.
Benefits
- Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
- Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
- Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
- Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
- Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
- Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
- Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
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