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AlexStaff Agency is hiring a Malware Intelligence Analyst (Remote)

About the Role

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.

Required Skills
PHPJavaScriptWordPressPCRERegexMalware AnalysisThreat IntelligenceVulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringIncident ResponseCybersecuritySecurity ToolsThreat HuntingDigital Forensics
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Posted 24 days ago