Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Malware Analysis, Threat Hunting & Incident Response)
Location:New Jersey, USA (only accepting local candidates )
Department:Information Technology (IT) – Security Operations Center (SOC)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Duration: 6 Months (conversion to full-time) - Contract to Hire
Bill Rate:$75 per hour
Visa: Green Card or US Citizen
Candidates must have investment banking experience or finance.
Candidates must sit on our W2
Positions: 2
Mode of interview: Technical phone screen followed with video and final onsite.
### About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst with a strong passion for information security, malware analysis, and proactive threat hunting. The ideal candidate thrives in analyzing complex security incidents, reverse-engineering malware, and hunting for advanced persistent threats in a fast-paced global SOC environment.
You will play a critical role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to sophisticated cyber threats while mentoring junior team members and continuously improving detection capabilities.
### Key Responsibilities
- Analyze malware samples to understand their behavior, identify threat actor motivations, and extract Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Act on threat intelligence provided by the Cyber Threat Intelligence team.
- Perform proactive cyber threat hunting to detect advanced threats and anomalous activity.
- Investigate and respond to Information Security incidents and queries.
- Conduct network and host-based forensic analysis, root-cause analysis, containment, and system hardening.
- Mentor and train junior analysts to strengthen the overall technical capability, analytic discipline, and critical thinking within the SOC.
- Expand, tune, and optimize rulesets in SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to improve detection rates and reduce false positives.
- Investigate IOCs received from Cyber Threat Intelligence or the Cyber Hunter function.
- Handle full-cycle incident response: detection, triage, forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
### Team Overview
You will join a dynamic, global Security Operations Center (SOC) team with members located in **New Jersey, Singapore, Hyderabad, and Zurich**. The team handles a wide variety of incidents including phishing, malware infections, DDoS attacks, unauthorized access, and inappropriate usage. We are a young, empowered, and highly collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
### Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or
- 9+ years of hands-on experience in incident response, malware analysis, and threat detection (in lieu of a degree)
Technical Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with content development and use-case management for security tools
- Proficiency in log parsing and data analysis (REGEX is mandatory)
- Proficiency in x86 assembly language, disassemblers, and debuggers
- Hands-on experience with Volatility or similar malware analysis and forensic tools
- Strong proficiency in both static and dynamic malware analysis
- Demonstrable expertise in code de-obfuscation and anti-forensic techniques
- Fluency in at least one compiled programming language (C, C++, etc.) and one scripting language (Python, Perl, etc.)
- Firm and deep understanding of the TCP/IP stack and networking protocols (basic knowledge of TCP vs UDP is not sufficient)
**Certifications (Highly Preferred / Required where noted):**
- OSCP and OSCE **(must have)**
- GNFA, GCFE, GPEN, GREM (strongly preferred)
**Other Requirements:**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, 24/7 SOC environment (some flexibility in shifts may be required).
### What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate with potential for full-time conversion.
- Opportunity to work with a talented global security team.
- Exposure to advanced threats and cutting-edge security tools.
- Strong learning and mentorship culture.
If you are a motivated security professional who enjoys reverse engineering malware, hunting threats, and making a real impact in a global SOC, we encourage you to apply.
