Malware Analyst

6 days ago

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel galitechOnline Full time ₪400,000 - ₪600,000 per year

Malware Analyst (Contract – 12 Months)

Location:
Tel Aviv, Israel

Company:
Palo Alto Networks (via trusted staffing partner)

Type:
Full-Time Contract (12 Months)

Experience Level:
2–4 Years

Monthly Budget:
₪38,759.50 ILS

About the Role

Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XDR research team is hiring a
Malware Analyst
for its Tel Aviv R&D center. The team builds and enhances malware detection and prevention systems focused on real-world threats.

This is a hands-on role involving malware analysis, signature development, incident response, and workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze malware and track the evolving threat landscape.
  • Collaborate with global research, support, and sales teams.
  • Investigate and respond to false positives/negatives.
  • Automate detection workflows and routine analysis.
  • Contribute to content development for Anti-Malware features in the Cortex agent.
  • Be available for occasional off-hours work (weekends/holidays) if needed.

Required Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of experience in malware analysis or a related role.
  • Strong knowledge of malware behavior and analysis techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Attention to detail and a "play to win" mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Tools You'll Use during assessment

  • Python
  • YARA
  • Git
  • BigQuery

Preferred Skills

  • Experience writing custom
    YARA
    or
    IPS
    signatures.
  • Background in
    security research, SOC, penetration testing
    , or
    incident response
    .
  • Familiarity with SQL-based querying tools.

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