Malware Research

Your Team

Check Point Research area is looking for an Experienced Malware Researcher!

The area leads the cyber security protection research, improves threat coverage and develops novel detection technologies. We deal with researching and releasing security solutions for all Check Point’s products such as Network, Phishing, and Cloud security.

Our research makes an impact! The team works closely with product development teams, customers, research partners, law enforcement, and media to make a difference.

Working with us will allow you access to data sources and visibility to the most advanced nation-state and cybercrime attacks.

We need you – creative, pro-active, team player and independent – to join us!

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Analyzing malicious files and creating protections for Check Point products.
• Releasing daily protections for our customers and constantly monitoring detections.
• Response to high profile attacks, understand them and create relevant protections.
• Monitoring our wide sensors information and find leads for interesting cases of targeted attacks & campaigns.
• Running deep investigation in Check Point products and lead enhancements in security.
• Publish marketing and technical blogs for interesting findings by the team.
• Present your work in different forums including stakeholders, strategic customers and security conferences.
• Automate daily processes in order to increase the team’s efficiency.

Your Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering / Computer Science.
• Strong understanding of Windows internals.
• Practical knowledge of malware analysis.
• Experience in coding and scripting - Python is a must.
• Wide knowledge of former in-the-wild attacks and security trends.
• Experience in analyzing cyber-attacks - from top to bottom.
• Ability to translate your findings into actionable detection signatures recommendations.
• Knowledge of common hacking tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of advanced threat-hunting methodologies.
• Understanding network protocols (TCP / IP, UDP, HTTP (s), DNS, SMB, FTP)
• Experience in writing technical blog posts and technical analysis reports.
• Experience in reverse engineering malware both dynamic and static - advantage
• Fluent English is required.