Remote Malware Analyst – Protect What Matters, Wherever You Are

Can you spot what others miss? In this remote role, your expertise turns cyber threats into insights and chaos into order. As a Malware Analyst, you’ll break down malicious code, uncover attack patterns, and help organizations stay a step ahead of digital adversaries—all while working from wherever you focus best. Here, your curiosity and analytical skills keep people, businesses, and data safe in a world that never stops changing.

🌟 Why This Work Is Crucial

• You’ll help turn threats into learning moments—making every incident an opportunity for stronger defenses.
• Your insights shape detection, response, and prevention strategies across organizations and industries.
• The work you do protects more than systems: it shields reputations, trust, and livelihoods from real harm.

🛡️ How You’ll Change the Game

• Dig deep into malware samples, breaking them apart to reveal how they work—and how to stop them.
• Share discoveries in a way that empowers security, IT, and leadership teams to act quickly and effectively.
• Translate technical jargon into plain language so that everyone understands the risks and solutions.
• Spot emerging attack trends and flag new threats before they make headlines.
• Develop scripts, tools, or reports that enhance malware analysis for everyone involved, making it smarter and faster.

🧩 What Your Day Might Look Like

• 🧬 Reverse-engineer malware, tracing its actions and origins.
• 💡 Explain your findings—over Slack, Zoom, or dashboards—so decision-makers get the info they need.
• 📝 Document behaviors, indicators, and lessons learned so teams can respond with confidence.
• ⚙️ Build automation to streamline analysis, freeing time for deeper work.
• 🌐 Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and incident response teams—creating a united front against threats.
• 🛠️ Stay ahead by learning new attack methods, sharing resources, and testing defenses.

💡 What Makes You a Great Fit

• You treat every new threat as a puzzle to solve—not just a problem to fix.
• Explaining complicated code or tactics in everyday language comes naturally to you.
• You simplify complex ideas—whether it’s over a call, in chat, or in a report.
• You’re driven to help others understand, respond, and learn from every incident.
• Your energy is focused on solutions, not just alerts.

🛠️ Skills & Experience That Raise the Bar

• Solid background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and cybersecurity operations.
• Fluent with tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, and sandbox environments.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to automate tasks and analysis.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and incident response workflows.
• Analytical mindset: you see trends, spot outliers, and find meaning in digital evidence.
• Bonus: Contributed to open-source security tools, published research, or taught others about malware.

🌐 How Remote Work Happens Here

• 100% remote—set your schedule for deep focus, learning, and balance.
• Regular syncs with global teams using collaboration platforms, shared dashboards, and digital war rooms.
• Your insights shape product features, security protocols, and team culture—no matter where you are located.
• The pace is dynamic, but there’s always time for curiosity, discovery, and personal growth.

🚀 Growth, Learning, & Recognition

• Your discoveries will help shape security standards and training, inside and outside the company.
• Opportunities to mentor, lead workshops, or publish research in the cybersecurity community.
• Support for certifications, conferences, and continual learning—because staying sharp is non-negotiable.
• Every threat you unravel strengthens digital defenses for thousands.

💸 Salary & Perks

• Annual salary: $86,747 USD
• Fully remote—work wherever you’re sharpest
• Flexible hours and trust to work your way
• Learning stipends, recognition, and advancement opportunities
• Join a community that values both technical skill and creative thinking

🌟 Ready to Turn Threats Into Opportunities?

If you’re ready to break down barriers, empower teams, and push cyber defense forward, let’s talk. Here, your talent and curiosity don’t just protect data—they inspire the people around you.