Cybersecurity Researcher (Threat Analysis and Detection Engineering)
Core
Dissect complex cyber campaigns, reverse engineer malicious content, and create detection logic for Acronis security products.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity researcher (threat analysis & detection engineering)
Builds
Detection capabilities, signatures, and automation/ML methods for Acronis Security and EDR products
Domain
Cybersecurity, threat intelligence, malware analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Malware analysis (static, dynamic, behavioral), Threat hunting, Network traffic analysis, Threat intelligence tool usage, Software development (Python, SQL, regex)
Preferred skills
OS internals (Windows, macOS, Linux), C/C++, Reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg)
Technologies
IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, OllyDBG, Cuckoo, CAPE, Wireshark, VirusTotal, Shodan, Censys, MISP, MITRE ATT&CK
Responsibilities
Design and implement detection capabilities; Analyze clean and malicious content; Develop and fine-tune threat detection logic; Conduct online research of latest cyber threats; Monitor automated detection pipelines; Contribute to research publications; Support scan engine and product development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC