Malware Analyst

Responsibilities

• Respond, triage, and adapt to real-time threats targeting the organization through the lens of malware delivery and execution.
• Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious software and potential indicators of compromise.
• Maintain detailed documentation regarding analysis findings and producing comprehensive reports encompassing observations, actions taken, and recommendations.
• Identify cyber risks and help develop improvements to controls and detection mechanisms.
• Collaborate with response teams to defend against emerging threats and contribute to Incident Response efforts.

Requirements

• Mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience.
• Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures.
• Very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements.
• Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.

Skills

• Understanding of browser exploitation techniques
• Experience with reviewing and analyzing Email Headers
• Experience with detecting phishing and other common email threats
• SIEM experience with event correlation and searching
• Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark
• Familiarity with use and interpretation of malware analysis results from sandbox technologies
• Technical experience and ability to operate and maintain a virtualized sandbox environment
• Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools like Fiddler, commercial sandbox, or web proxy technologies
• Ability to assess files or URLs and extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) such as malicious domains, IPs, and file hashes
• Experience with documentation and ability to clearly articulate thoughts to a wide variety of intended audiences (teammates, technical, non-technical, leadership, etc.)
• Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Knowledge of forensic artifacts such as Browser, Registry, or Event Log artifacts

Experience Level

Intermediate (3-5 years relevant experience)

Work Environment

Fast-paced environment with high expectations. Individuals are expected to take initiative, think ahead of potential threats, and stay up to date with industry trends. Very collaborative environment.

Job Type & Location

Contract position based in Denver, CO.

Pay

$50.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully onsite in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026