Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

2 months ago


Northridge, California, United States Arete Corporation Defunct Full time
SUMMARY

The Lead Cybersecurity Analyst is a proactive and driven member of Arete's Cyber Threat Intelligence division. This role primarily emphasizes the development of countermeasures, threat hunting, and malware examination, as well as the analysis of cyber threats and the monitoring of known adversaries and emerging risks. The analyst will play a vital role in researching and disseminating threat insights, internal deliverables, and intelligence products for Arete's clientele and stakeholders. A successful candidate possesses a robust technical skill set and is eager to understand the intricate details of the tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by cyber adversaries, while devising solutions to complex challenges. Occasional after-hours support may be required during significant engagements.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and implement countermeasures, tools, and detection methodologies for threat hunting and incident response initiatives.
  • Conduct threat hunting utilizing Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) telemetry data.
  • Execute malware examinations.
  • Identify cyber threats, trends, and new malware families and threat actor groups by analyzing case reports, escalations, sandbox submissions, and both raw and open-source intelligence.
  • Monitor and report on the evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) utilized by cyber threat actors.
  • Produce comprehensive intelligence analyses for internal and external clients through written reports, blogs, and industry insights to reinforce Arete's position as a thought leader in cyber threat intelligence.
  • Inform various business units within Arete about emerging threat actor TTPs.
  • Generate engaging internal reports and presentations based on analytical findings.
  • Reveal adversary activities that evade current detection mechanisms.
  • Identify intelligence and technological deficiencies.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of threat intelligence tools, technologies, and processes to improve automation, data analysis, intelligence sharing, and service offerings.
  • Provide tactical intelligence and analytical support for MDR, DFIR, and SOC divisions.
  • Create detailed documentation of analysis workflows to support the maintenance and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and guide junior analysts and interns.
  • May undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel classified in this role.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Self-motivated individual with a strong interest in countermeasure development, malware examination, and cyber threat intelligence.
  • Capability to produce high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines.
  • Understanding of malware development, functionality, and deployment by cybercriminals.
  • Able to work remotely with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality analytical output and strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Desire to deepen knowledge of threat actor TTPs.
  • Familiarity with the tools and techniques employed by cybercriminals.
  • Proficient in analyzing various file types, including C/C++, .NET, Visual Basic scripts, Java scripts, Powershell scripts, malicious documents, web shells, shellcode, and packed or obfuscated code.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Various malware families including Crimeware, Ransomware, Bots, Commodity, and Nation-State malware.
    • Vulnerability exploitation and detection.
    • Open-source and commercial malware analysis tools and sandbox systems.
    • Network traffic, memory, and log analysis.
    • Encoding and encryption algorithms.
    • Anti-analysis techniques and methods to bypass checks.
    • Disassemblers and debuggers.
    • Working in a dynamic environment alongside Digital Forensics and Incident Response teams.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in writing Yara rules and regular expressions.
  • Familiarity with ransomware and its precursors, along with identifying key indicators of compromise.
  • Experience in profiling threats, particularly cybercrime threats such as ransomware.
  • Experience with EDR technology, threat hunting, automated malware analysis sandbox systems, and countermeasure development (e.g., SentinelOne).
WORK ENVIRONMENT

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of what the employee will encounter: Typical office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • No significant physical exertion required.
  • Travel may be necessary.
  • Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Expected annual base salary range:

$104,000 per year

Bonus Eligible

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by various factors including the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on these factors as well as internal peer equity.

Arete Advisors, LLC is a reputable and expanding company with a dedicated and enjoyable team. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k), and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Arete Incident Response is a reputable and expanding company with a dedicated and enjoyable team. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k), and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector.

At Arete, you will engage in meaningful work alongside talented individuals, transforming the way people, businesses, and technologies connect. While we provide competitive compensation and benefits, we prioritize more than just that. Arete is a place where you can carve your own path to success. Whether your strengths lie in code, words, visuals, or numbers, discover your future at Arete, where experience is valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of our employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Diversity enhances our strength.

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