AlexStaff Agency is hiring a Malware Intelligence Analyst to join a high-priority Malware Processing Team for a global leader in server-side security. This remote role is designed for cybersecurity experts who specialize in investigating web-based threats, reverse engineering malicious code, and developing automated detection methods to protect web hosting infrastructure on a massive scale.
What You'll Do
- Analyze various types of malware targeting web hosting servers, including PHP backdoors, JavaScript injections, SEO spam, and redirectors.
- Perform reverse engineering on heavily obfuscated code to uncover its logic and origin.
- Create and refine high-performance detection signatures using complex PCRE (Regex) to ensure proactive protection with minimal false positives.
- Research emerging attack techniques targeting CMS platforms, plugins, and themes.
- Evaluate the impact of threats to prevent breaking files or websites during the mitigation process.
- Publish research on new security threats to contribute to the global cybersecurity community.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and JavaScript, with a focus on interpreting and deconstructing complex code logic.
- 2+ years of experience with WordPress, including a deep understanding of its architecture and vulnerabilities.
- Expertise in Regular Expressions (PCRE), including performance optimization, anchors, and modifiers.
- Proven Web Reverse Engineering skills, specifically in JS/PHP deobfuscation and unpacking malicious payloads.
- Experience with web attacks and their mitigation methods.
- Solid understanding of web server software and hosting systems architectures.
- English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher for effective international collaboration.
- Openness to engaging via a B2B contract.
Nice to Have
- Experience cleaning up websites from malware.
Technical Stack
- PHP
- JavaScript
- WordPress
- PCRE (Regex)
Team & Environment
You will be a key member of the Malware Processing Team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive professional development through mentorship and knowledge-exchange programs.
- 24 days of paid vacation per year, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
- Compensation for private medical insurance.
- Reimbursement for co-working spaces and gym/sports memberships.
- Recognition programs for innovative ideas and patented contributions.
- Competitive monthly gross salary for B2B engagement.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position with a global work mode.
