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Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

CNA

Threat Hunter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$97K - $189K/yr

Coordinates escalation for advanced forensics and malware reverse engineering. * Communicates security incidents clearly to business and non-technical stakeholders. May perform additional duties as ...

Cna

Threat Hunter

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$97K - $189K/yr

Coordinates escalation for advanced forensics and malware reverse engineering. * Communicates security incidents clearly to business and non-technical stakeholders. May perform additional duties as ...

US Bank

Lead Threat Hunter

Chicago, IL · On-site

Malware reverse engineering skills. * Expertise with incident response frameworks. * Experience in the financial sector. * SANS, CHFI, OSCP or similar certification. This role requires working from a ...

Cyberbit

Account Executive

West Chicago, IL · Remote

Cyberbit Range deploys real-world attacks using reverse-engineered malware onto a virtual corporate network, allowing users to defend against live attacks using commercial-grade security tools to ...

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How much do trainee malware reverse engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee malware reverse engineer in Chicago, IL is $140,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $183,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer vs Malware Analyst?

AspectTrainee Malware Reverse EngineerMalware Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic cybersecurity certifications, relevant courseworkCertifications like GREM, GREM, or CEH often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on reverse engineering, learning-focusedAnalyzing malware samples, threat detection
Industry UsageEntry-level, training roles in cybersecurity firms or IT departmentsMid-level roles in security teams, incident response

While both roles involve understanding malicious software, a Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer focuses on learning reverse engineering techniques to dissect malware, whereas a Malware Analyst primarily analyzes malware behavior and assists in threat detection. The trainee role is more about skill development, while the analyst role involves more experience and responsibility in cybersecurity operations.

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Cyber Security Framework Engineer - Remote

Cyber Security Framework Engineer - Remote

micro1 AI

Chicago, IL • Remote

$50 - $90/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Role Title: Red Team Lead (Offensive Cybersecurity)


Role Type: Contractor


Location: Remote


micro1 is engaging Red Team Leads (Offensive Cybersecurity) to contribute expertise to a customer's critical cybersecurity project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.


Scope of Work

  1. Develop comprehensive taxonomies for cyber-capability tasks and attack stages relevant to modern threat landscapes.
  2. Design and validate evaluation frameworks for offensive security, focusing on real-world scenarios involving exploit chains, malware, cloud/appsec, and social engineering.
  3. Create safe and effective proxy tasks to simulate advanced attack vectors while maintaining strict boundaries and ethical controls.
  4. Formulate robust scoring rubrics to assess attack sophistication, coverage, and impact across diverse domains.
  5. Review, critique, and enhance benchmarks for red team operations to ensure alignment with evolving security risks and best practices.
  6. Produce clear, well-documented methodologies and technical write-ups, communicating complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  7. Collaborate asynchronously with project stakeholders to iterate on frameworks and incorporate feedback into deliverables.


Preferred Qualifications

  1. 5+ years of hands-on experience in offensive cybersecurity, red teaming, exploit development, or vulnerability research (8–20 years preferred for senior contributors).
  2. Track record as a principal security engineer, exploit developer, cloud red-team lead, malware reverse-engineer, or security researcher specializing in attack chains or social engineering.
  3. Deep expertise in cyber attack methodologies, exploit chains, and cloud/application security assessments.
  4. Strong background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and/or social engineering tactics and defenses.
  5. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, actionable written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences.
  6. Advanced degree, relevant professional security certifications, or equivalent operational experience highly valued.
  7. Experience building benchmarking or evaluation frameworks in cybersecurity is a plus.

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