Cybersecurity Analyst

We’re on a mission to make the Web a safer space. 

Are you ready to be a digital warrior?

At The Media Trust, we make "The Internet a better place for everyone" and ensure digital trust and safety. We work with the world's largest, most heavily trafficked digital properties and their partners. We work with Adobe, BBC, Hearst, Expedia, Marriott, NBC, The Washington Post, The Telegraph, Walmart, Yahoo!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AT THE MEDIA TRUST 

• Working closely with experienced and passionate analysts
• Work with diverse technology sets 
• Have flexible working time & working fully remotely.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Autonomy and the responsibility to choose the best approach to solve problems
• Free access to online learning resources and an annual budget for training and conferences
• Opportunity to develop new skills and assets in the Cyber Security field

JOB ROLE AT-A-GLANCE

The Media Trust is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to analyze malicious files, aid in their detection, as well as research and implement new, innovative ways to improve malware prevention. The ideal candidate must be a forward-thinking self-starter that can join our Department of Digital Security and Operations team, bringing with them a technical understanding of the necessary components used in the delivery of malware. This candidate will be at the forefront of Malware detection and will contribute to our focus on solidifying TMT’s status as the industry leader in the prevention, detection, and remediation of threats across the digital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities are diverse and include, but are not limited to:  

• Provide expertise in the areas of malware prevention, detection, and remediation. 
• Analyze and evaluate HTML, CSS and JavaScript using security and forensic tools.
• Identify tactics, techniques, & procedures used in malicious campaigns to identify its source and offending parties involved.
• Produce detailed reports outlining the characteristics and functionality of malicious files, including signatures that may be used for future identification as well as an association to other known malware.
• Effectively communicate highly technical information to clients and management.  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Security, or other related IT fields.
• Basic understanding of programming languages including (but not limited to) JavaScript, Java, C, Python, Ruby, C, C++.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment and provide guidance and support to other members of the Security and Operations team.
• Understanding of static and dynamic analysis and reverse engineering of malicious code.
• Understanding of and experience with several operating systems (e.g. Windows, ChromeOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a background check. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• SOC experience.
• Ability to read, understand and decode obfuscated javascript.
• 1+ years experience implementing automation scripts to improve efficiency where applicable
• Experience with security research and write ups.
• Experience in Security presentations and public speaking.
• Understanding of the programmatic ad serving process.
• Experience with mobile-specific malware.
• Passion for security research.