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For our Client we are currently looking for Candidates for the position of:
Principal Security Defense Engineer

Location: 100% remote
Job type: B2B (with Hays Poland)
Length: long-term cooperation
Rate: up to 250 net on B2B; up to 300 net on B2B - for candidates with the most comprehensive experience
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: flexible, between 7:00 and 20:00

Tech stack:
Python/Java/PowerShell (or other), IDA Pro, Snort, Suricata, TTPs

What will you do:

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of samples, and reverse engineering in support of SOC investigations and proactive threat detection and prevention
• Develop tools and methods for use in hunt and incident response activities
• Collaborate with the threat intelligence team to perform proactive research and analysis of the latest threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to inform threat detection efforts
• Research, build, and maintain detection capabilities for the latest threats across SIEM, log analytic, and security tool platforms
• Support projects to improve SOC effectiveness, advancing technical capabilities on pace with threats.
• Support and integrate with incident response, threat intelligence, and overall security strategy as needed
• Generate high quality documentation of research and analysis results, and relay processes and findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

What will you get:

• Long-term cooperation
• Fast recruitment process - one meeting, decision even within 1 day
• Standard benefits - preferential rates for LuxMed and Multisport packages
• When you choose to work via Hays, you also get the opportunity to work for many of Hays' other leading clients in the future

What we expect from you:

• 4+ years of experience in Information Security
• Practical experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering experience
• Experience performing log analysis and host/network forensic analysis in support of incident response or forensics
• Min. 3 years of experience developing network signature (e.g. Snort, Suricata) and endpoint threat detections
• Expertise in one or more of programming/scripting language such as Python, Java, or PowerShell
• Working knowledge of Reverse Engineering skills: familiar with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, packed and obfuscated codes as well as Reverse Engineering tools such as IDA Pro
• Provide exemplary leadership in a challenging environment and influence the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and events simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to high-priority events; organizing and scheduling work effectively.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a geographically dispersed team and work with little to no supervision

What will the recruitment process look like:

• Your CV will be verified by Hays Recruiter
• Recruiter will contact you by phone - a 15-minute conversation about the project and your experience
• Technical conversation with the client - online meeting (1h)
• Offer
• Welcome to the project!

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