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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Threat Intelligence / Malware Analyst in Austin, Texas
Conduct in-depth malware reverse engineering, including the analysis of malware samples, understanding their functionality, and identifying their purposeUtilize various tools and techniques, such as static and dynamic analysis, debugging, and disassembly, to analyze and dissect complex malware samplesDevelop custom scripts and tools to automate and streamline the reverse engineering processIdentify and understand the techniques used by advanced threat actors, including zero-day vulnerabilities, exploit development, and advanced persistent threats.Collaborate with the TDR team to develop and implement countermeasures, such as intrusion detection system (IDS) rules, Zeek scripts, Yara rules, and mitigation strategiesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest malware threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, sharing relevant information with the TDR teamBetter yourself and look for opportunities around the office to improve operations through collaboration and knowledge sharing.Other related functions as assigned.