Malware Research and Review Team LeaderManagement

Alice is seeking an experienced Malware Research Team Leader to lead a team of malware researchers, combining hands-on research with people leadership. This role presents an opportunity to lead an established team, strengthening its skills through ongoing training and guidance while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The position balances managerial responsibilities with hands-on technical work (approximately 50% each). The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and excels as a reliable team player.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentor and manage a team of malware researchers, including recruitment

Conduct short, focused malware research under tight timelines

Detect and document emerging malware trends

Evaluate and enhance team accuracy and performance

Regularly share knowledge with team members and collaborate across teams and departments

Continuously improve malware analysis and review processes

Develop automation processes for malware identification at scale

Requirements

Must-Have

Management experience - managing at least 2 employees for at least 2 years, with experience in recruiting and training

At least 3 years of proven experience in one of the following:

Malware research

Reverse engineering

Penetration testing

In-depth SOC/IR investigations

Application security

Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and the ability to trace execution flow through code

Familiarity with multiple languages (Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python)

Familiarity with static and dynamic research tools such as JADX, Frida, and network debuggers