App Analyst K7 Computing Private Limited

About K7 Computing Private Limited

K7 Computing is one of the earliest and most accomplished cyber security companies protecting more than 25 million clients worldwide against threats to their IT environment. We are recognized as a leader in providing safe and secure computing experience for home users as well as enterprise users across various industries.

Job Description

K7 Labs Threat Researcher LEVEL 1
Overview:
Cybersecurity is, and always will be, a super-hot field in which advances in technology constantly bring about new challenges in the good fight against cybercriminals to keep the world cybersafe. K7 Labs provides a healthy learning environment in which to keep abreast of the fast-evolving cyber threats and a persistent encouragement to innovate and develop robust responses to them. If you want to learn to be the best you can be, K7 Labs is the place for you.
Contribution to the K7 Labs’ timely response to malware from various sources is imperative for client protection and building confidence in the product.
The focus is on learning about malware techniques and analysis, with hands on experience, before progressing to levels where full-blown analysis and threat response will be expected.

Roles & Responsibilities
- Attend K7 Labs’ comprehensive malware research and collection trainings, and pass assessments
- Contribute to the proactive gathering of malware samples from a variety of sources
- Add simple and quick detections for high profile or prevalent malware obtained during routine collections
- Contribute to the extension of the K7 Labs’ considerable whitelist data from a variety of sources
- Consistently follow documented policies, procedures and guidelines as defined by your line manager
Skills & Experience

Required:
- At least 0-1 year of experience in computer security or a relevant field (does not apply to freshers)
- Proficiency in the English language
- Ability to programme in any computer language
- Demonstrable comfort with numbers. Knowledge of binary and hexadecimal formats, binary logic, and base conversions, is a definite advantage
- Comfort with all Windows operating systems using both the command line and GUI

Desired:
- Knowledge of malware techniques, the nature of the evolving threat landscape, and sources of malware
- Knowledge of x86 assembly language and reverse engineering
- Knowledge of binary file formats and other file types
- Knowledge of Windows operating system internals
- Ability to programme in the C language
- Knowledge of malware analysis tools
- Familiarity with virtualisation software
- Ability to programme in a scripting language such as Perl or Python
- Comfort with Unix/Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of various network protocols
Soft Skills & Behaviours

Required:
- High standards of personal integrity
- Strong interest in computer security
- Demonstrable desire and aptitude to learn
- Ability to consistently execute tasks with precision, quality and within a defined time frame
- Good communication and team working ability

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