Security Researcher

Are you keen on making Cyberspace a more secure place? Are you passionate about Cybersecurity? Fortinet is looking for a Security Researcher to join our FortiGuard Advanced Research Team in Vancouver, Canada.

As a Security Researcher, malicious actors will challenge you on a regular basis, and you will find yourself learning state-of-the-art technology alongside other passionate researchers and developers.

You will play a combination role in our team as a Security Researcher with a strong programming background, and in the meantime, a Software Developer who possesses domain knowledge of Cybersecurity.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the latest techniques / tactics.
• Develop new tools and systems for threat detections / classifications.
• Participate in evaluating and implementing market-driven features.
• Reverse engineer and analyze threats and malware to provide insights into improving detection systems.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in scripting languages. Python is preferred.
• Experience in compiled languages (C / C++, Golang or Java).
• Knowledge of x86 assembly language and Windows internals
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player and fast learner with a can-do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in reverse engineering tools (IDA, Ghidra, OllyDbg, etc.) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and Big Data analysis is a plus.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

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