Conduct complex forensic analysis including advanced memory forensics, malware triage, encrypted artifact recovery, and anti‐forensics detection Perform host and network digital forensics, log ...
Conduct complex forensic analysis including advanced memory forensics, malware triage, encrypted artifact recovery, and anti‐forensics detection Perform host and network digital forensics, log ...
They monitor and upgrade malware, anti-trojan, virus detection, intrusion detection & prevention systems. Conduct analysis on the information sharing structure; and test for security vulnerabilities.
They monitor and upgrade malware, anti-trojan, virus detection, intrusion detection & prevention systems. Conduct analysis on the information sharing structure; and test for security vulnerabilities.
... and conducting forensic analysis to strengthen the company's overall security posture ... incidents, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access. • Conduct forensic ...
... and conducting forensic analysis to strengthen the company's overall security posture ... incidents, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access. • Conduct forensic ...
Conduct hands-on cyber threat intelligence analysis focused on threat actors, campaigns, tactics, techniques, procedures, infrastructure, malware, phishing activity, ransomware, cybercrime, and ...
Conduct hands-on cyber threat intelligence analysis focused on threat actors, campaigns, tactics, techniques, procedures, infrastructure, malware, phishing activity, ransomware, cybercrime, and ...
Cisco Network Security Engineer/ Senior Consultant
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$57.75 - $75.25/hr
Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer ... malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based ...
Cisco Network Security Engineer/ Senior Consultant
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$57.75 - $75.25/hr
Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer ... malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based ...
Service Desk Analyst I
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Service Desk Analyst I will provide front-line customer support for technology services in ... Knowledge of cybersecurity products, including email hygiene and anti-malware products * Knowledge ...
Service Desk Analyst I
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Service Desk Analyst I will provide front-line customer support for technology services in ... Knowledge of cybersecurity products, including email hygiene and anti-malware products * Knowledge ...
Service Desk Analyst I
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Service Desk Analyst I will provide front-line customer support for technology services in ... Knowledge of cybersecurity products, including email hygiene and anti-malware products * Knowledge ...
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Service Desk Analyst I
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$21.25 - $28.75/hr
The Service Desk Analyst I will provide front-line customer support for technology services in ... Knowledge of cybersecurity products, including email hygiene and anti-malware products * Knowledge ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
... anti-malware solutions, and endpoint security platforms. • Implement data security measures ... • Analyze security data to identify patterns, trends, and potential security risks. • ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
... anti-malware solutions, and endpoint security platforms. • Implement data security measures ... • Analyze security data to identify patterns, trends, and potential security risks. • ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Sr Threat Hunt Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Ability to analyze host, network, cloud, and identity telemetry; strong understanding of operating system internals; working knowledge of malware behavior, vulnerabilities, and exploitation ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
Security Solutions Implementation, Monitoring, and Analysis * Configure, deploy, and manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, and endpoint ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
Security Solutions Implementation, Monitoring, and Analysis * Configure, deploy, and manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, and endpoint ...
... malware tools, patching, and security policy enforcement under senior IT guidance. · Support ... user issues. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Clear verbal and written ...
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... malware tools, patching, and security policy enforcement under senior IT guidance. · Support ... user issues. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Clear verbal and written ...
Security Solutions Implementation, Monitoring, and Analysis * Configure, deploy, and manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, and endpoint ...
Security Solutions Implementation, Monitoring, and Analysis * Configure, deploy, and manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, and endpoint ...
MSP Sales Executive
Green Bay, WI · On-site
... malware defense, RBI, CASB and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud ... Analyze market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for ...
MSP Sales Executive
Green Bay, WI · On-site
... malware defense, RBI, CASB and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud ... Analyze market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for ...
... malware defense, RBI, CASB and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud ... Analyze market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for ...
... malware defense, RBI, CASB and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud ... Analyze market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for ...
... malware products, Active Directory, VMware or other virtualization technologies, Azure or other ... Ability to analyze and resolve issues by leveraging various industry-standard monitoring and ...
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... malware products, Active Directory, VMware or other virtualization technologies, Azure or other ... Ability to analyze and resolve issues by leveraging various industry-standard monitoring and ...
... malware products, Active Directory, VMware or other virtualization technologies, Azure or other ... Ability to analyze and resolve issues by leveraging various industry-standard monitoring and ...
... malware products, Active Directory, VMware or other virtualization technologies, Azure or other ... Ability to analyze and resolve issues by leveraging various industry-standard monitoring and ...
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How much do malware analysis jobs pay per year?
What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Malware Analyst?
As a Malware Analyst, your daily responsibilities often include examining suspicious files or code samples, reverse engineering malware to understand its behavior and propagation, and generating threat intelligence reports for security teams. You may also collaborate closely with incident response, threat hunting, and IT teams to support ongoing investigations or provide technical expertise during cyber incidents. Routine tasks can involve maintaining and updating analysis tools, monitoring new vulnerabilities or attack vectors, and developing signatures or detection rules to improve organizational defenses. This dynamic role requires staying current with emerging threats and rapidly evolving malware techniques.
How much do malware analysts make?
What is a Malware Analysis job?
A Malware Analysis job involves identifying, examining, and understanding malicious software to assess its behavior, origin, and impact. Analysts use static and dynamic analysis techniques to reverse-engineer malware, helping organizations improve their cybersecurity defenses. Their findings aid in developing detection signatures, mitigating threats, and enhancing incident response. Malware analysts often work with security teams, law enforcement, or research institutions to combat cyber threats. Strong programming, reverse engineering, and forensic skills are essential for success in this field.
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Malware Analysis position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Malware Analyst, you need a solid background in computer science, programming (such as Python or C/C++), and understanding of operating systems and cybersecurity fundamentals. Experience with reverse engineering tools, sandbox environments, debuggers (like IDA Pro or Ghidra), and certifications such as GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) are highly beneficial. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities help analysts excel in detecting and mitigating malicious software threats. These skills are essential to accurately identify, investigate, and remediate evolving cyber threats, protecting an organization's digital assets.
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Full-time
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Posted 27 days ago
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Job description
We Are: Accenture Security is one of the fastest growing areas of our business, and our global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice is at the heart of how we help clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from the most consequential cyber incidents. We deliver around-the-clock incident response services to our expanding portfolio of enterprise customers across the globe, providing expertise to multinational clients and shaping thought leadership inside and outside the firm. You Are: A hands‐on technical leader who excels in complex investigations. You have deep expertise in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and threat analysis, and you have the composure to apply it under pressure during active incidents. You are equally comfortable briefing clients in the boardroom and performing deep analysis. You take ownership of investigations, mentor the people around you, and you raise the bar on what world‐class incident response looks like. The Work: Conduct complex forensic analysis including advanced memory forensics, malware triage, encrypted artifact recovery, and anti‐forensics detection Perform host and network digital forensics, log analysis, and threat hunting in support of incident response investigations Leverage EDR solutions, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and threat intelligence to identify attacker Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) Conduct incident response within various Cloud, OT, and traditional enterprise environments Develop indicators of compromise and contribute to comprehensive attack timelines Create automation tools and scripts that improve team efficiency and investigation capabilities Mentor and train 2-4 investigators across multiple cases, building team capability Provide quality assurance on investigator findings before Primary Investigator review Lead medium to large workstreams (20-50+ systems) with minimal oversight Support Primary Investigators with technical decision-making and investigation strategy Translate strategic investigation direction into tactical tasks for team execution Effectively communicate and interface with customers, both technically and strategically, to customer stakeholders and legal counsel throughout the engagement lifecycle Author comprehensively written client reports on investigative findings with defensible conclusions Present technical findings in client calls when appropriate Support Accenture leadership in properly scoping engagements with innovative methodical approaches Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's What You Need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) Minimum 4 years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR) experience with demonstrated expertise in complex investigations Ability to obtain US security clearances as required by client engagement Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in Enterprise incident response, digital forensics and cyber incident investigation processes Common DFIR toolsets (Volatility, X‐Ways, FTK, EnCase, Autopsy, etc.) Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux and MacOS operating systems Memory forensics and malware analysis Developing indicators of compromise and deriving attacker TTPs Leading investigation workstreams and mentoring junior team members Enterprise environments, Active Directory, and common attack patterns Project management, analytical, and client‐facing communication skills Solving complex forensic challenges that require advanced techniques Threat hunting on both endpoints and networks Producing accurate, defensible, well‐documented analysis Eradication techniques, monitoring improvements, and protection capabilities Developing and implementing dynamic remediation plans in conjunction with incident response engagements Bonus Points If: You have experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud‐native forensics You have experience with OT and ICS environments You have proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) You have experience with reverse engineering and sandboxing technologies You have advanced malware analysis capabilities (unpacking, deobfuscation, behavior analysis) You have made contributions to open‐source DFIR tools or methodologies You have active participation in the security community (conferences, publications, training development) You hold security certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GCIH, CEH, or similar You hold advanced certifications (SANS 500‐level, OSCP, OSCE) Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/08/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‐term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. More information on our benefits here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $205,800 Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Maine $54,400 to $151,400 Maryland $63,800 to $177,800 Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 New York $66,300 to $205,800 New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800 Virginia $59,100 to $189,300 Washington $80,200 to $189,300 Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. 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