Malware Forensic Expert(Analyst)

Job Description / About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Malware Forensic Expert – Analyst to support malware analysis and cyber forensic investigations. The role involves examining malicious software, understanding attack techniques, supporting defensive cyber operations, and documenting forensic findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine malicious software such as viruses, worms, Trojans to understand structure, behavior, and signatures
• Document malware attack capabilities, propagation methods, and define detection signatures
• Identify and classify malware families using standard taxonomy
• Stay updated on malware threats and recommend defensive IT strategies
• Collect and analyze structured and unstructured data from enterprise systems (file servers, emails, databases)
• Understand attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and analyze exploit capabilities
• Develop scripts, signatures, and procedures for malware detection
• Investigate malware for defensive cyber operations, including zero-day threats
• Analyze malicious documents, executables, and web-based malware
• Produce tactical and strategic threat intelligence reports
• Support security incident response and digital forensic investigations
• Maintain proper forensic documentation and follow evidence-handling procedures

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in cyber forensics, specializing in Malware Analysis
• Hands-on experience with Cuckoo Sandbox, Ghidra, IDA Pro, PEStudio, EnCase, FTK, or similar tools
• Experience in security incident response and forensic analysis
• Strong understanding of OS and application internals, malware behavior, and attack techniques
• B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA / MBA / PG from a recognized university/institution
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, or related fields
• Industry certifications such as GCFA, CHFI, CEH, GREM, CISSP, GCFE, GNFA, OSCP, OSEE, OSCE, CREST, or equivalent preferred
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person