Malware Analyst Tech Lead

Nozomi Networks

Milan, ITonsitePosted Jun 8, 2026
Posting intelligenceMay be filled, listed long ago

Skills

python

About the role

Now is an amazing time to join Nozomi Networks as we build the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity.

We defend some of the world’s largest organizations and critical infrastructure in more than 68 countries and we’re just getting started. Our AI-powered cybersecurity platform secures operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures for enterprises and government entities across energy, manufacturing, transportation, resources, and critical infrastructure.

As we our product portfolio and global presence, our Security Research department is hiring a Malware Analyst to produce accurate threat intelligence and reverse-engineering samples to create solid detection signatures.

You could be the next "Nozomier"! If this sounds like you, read on.

In this role, you will:

Create and tune various detection rules within our product

Perform threat intelligence operations to collect and vet all the required knowledge to respond efficiently to advanced threats

Occasionally contribute to the technical material shared with the public

Embody the Nozomi Networks Cultural Pillars and our mission to protect what matters most with transparency and trust

To be successful in this opportunity, you should have:

Experience in creating some of these signatures: YARA, SNORT or SURICATA, STIX, and SIGMA

Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chains

Understanding of the OSI model and an ability to use Wireshark

Basic experience with Python

Attitude to operate in environments including data covered by non-disclosure agreements and high-level of confidentiality

Proven experience in reverse engineering using analysis tools like IDA PRO, Ghidra, OllyDBG, x64dbg, radare2, etc

Fundamental understanding of attributes of binary files such as executable structures and packers

Previous professional experience as a Detection Engineer, SOC Analyst or a Threat Hunter.

Who we are and what we stand for:

Nozomi Networks is the leader in OT and IoT Cybersecurity. We protect the world's critical infrastructure, industrial and government organizations from cyber threats by providing exceptional network visibility, threat detection and operational insight. We’re always innovating and we hire the best at what they do to ensure our customers always have access to fast product enhancements, exceptional engineering support and rapid deployment across continents. If you like a challenge, and value integrity and customer success, we invite you to help Nozomi Networks build the future of OT and IoT cybersecurity.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are part of our core beliefs, at Nozomi Networks. Diversity of thought, background and culture broadens our knowledge of the world and helps us learn, grow, and gain new perspectives. What makes us all different is what makes us powerful.

Our Global Benefits

All of our benefits are customized to the country you are based in, naturally we want to get the best out of our Nozomiers, so we provide the best benefits packages, such as:

Health & Wellness

Financial

Work-Life Balance

Unparalleled Flexible Time-Off

Need to know information

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