Security Researcher

Summary

Join Pixalate, a leading online trust and safety platform, as a Security Researcher specializing in ad fraud threat intelligence. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to conduct in-depth technical research, reverse engineer apps, and generate actionable threat intelligence reports. You will deliver technical briefings, partner with various teams for threat mitigation, and directly contribute to Pixalate's products. This role requires expertise in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat hunting, along with strong scripting and automation skills. A background in computer science is preferred, and relevant security certifications are desirable.

Requirements

• PhD, Masters or Bachelors in Computer Science or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in scripting and automation languages (Python preferred, PHP, JavaScript)
• Strong familiarity with malware analysis, threat hunting, reverse engineering tools, and intrusion detection systems
• Solid knowledge of operating systems (Android, iOS, Roku, AndroidTV, Samsung, LG OS, etc)
• General understanding of advertisement tags, command centers, and SDKs

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive technical research into existing and emerging cyber threats, actor behaviors, malicious infrastructure, and attack vectors
• Reverse engineer Mobile and Connected TV Apps for any potential Investigations including but not limited to technical analysis of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including malware analysis, intrusion analysis, network traffic analysis, and vulnerability assessment
• Generate actionable, unbiased, strategic threat intelligence reports, providing detailed insights on cyber adversaries and potential security risks
• Deliver comprehensive technical briefings, both orally and in writing, clearly communicating threat landscapes, actor capabilities, and recommended defensive actions
• Partner with Product, Engineering and Partner teams to facilitate timely information sharing and threat mitigation
• Contribute directly to Pixalate products to protect our clients from ad fraud attacks

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience conducting threat intelligence analysis, malware reverse engineering, penetration testing, or digital forensics
• Experience with Android and iOS development, including full-stack applications
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Experience with setting up Man in the Middle proxies to instrument applications
• Experience in commonly used communications protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS
• Certification(s) in relevant security areas (GIAC, CISSP, OSCP, CEH, etc.) desirable
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights