Remote Threat Analyst

Summary

Join Halcyon, a remote-native company dedicated to stopping ransomware, as a Threat Analyst to advance detection and prevention capabilities.

Requirements

• Development in Yara, Python, and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Batch Files, Shell Scripting
• Ability to reverse engineer malware using static and dynamic analysis techniques using disassemblers, debuggers, and sandboxes
• Cyber Threat Research: Previous experience in working in the cyber threat research or investigation field
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration; ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical team members

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events to detect and scrutinize potential security incidents
• Analyze and triage events to determine the degree of compromise and take action to contain, mitigate, and eliminate threats
• Design, develop, and maintain bespoke tools to support triage and response activities
• Conduct static and dynamic analyses of suspicious files and malware samples to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and understand the nature of the threat

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with a generous employer contribution
• Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans
• Medical and dependent care FSA options
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental leave
• Generous equity offering