Malware Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the malware analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for cyber threat and intelligence analysis, and develops briefings and reports to distribute and aid in information sharing and protection efforts.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A minimum of DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification (CISSP, CASP CE, CSSLP)
• A minimum of DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification
• Experience with in-depth detailed research of software and methodologies to build technical capabilities
• Experience with system analysis, reverse engineering, and static, dynamic, and best-practice malware analytical methodologies on Windows, Android, or UNIX-based platforms
• Has an in-depth understanding of security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and tools (authentication and access control technologies, intrusion detection, network traffic analysis, incident handling, media/malware analysis, ), malware and programming skills to include C/C++ and Assembly language, and detailed understanding of how network-based attacks work at the operating system and/or protocol level
• Experience in identifying and defeating malware defense mechanism such as anti-reverse, anti-debug, and anti-virtual machine
• IDA Pro disassembler, Ollydbg & Hex-Rays Decompiler
• User and kernel mode debuggers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the malware analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for targeted attack detection and analysis, including the development of custom signatures and log queries and analytics for the identification of targeted attacks.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Requires certification with a CND discipline, Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA), or GIAC Certified (Cyber Defense, Penetration Testing, Developer, or Digital Forensics and Incident Response)
• MSCE, CCNA, CCNO, and/or CISSP certification(s)
• Some understanding of OWASP Framework and secure coding
• Some knowledge on Malware families, attack vectors, propagation, Malware analysis / reverse engineering
• Some understanding on Computer and network forensic analysis
• Understanding of computer networking architectures and DNS
• Some Experience with log management software and/or siem
• Basic understanding of Advanced persistent threats and botnets

Please consider me for the malware analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for in depth malware analysis and reverse engineering (Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Memory Analysis, Code Analysis - Debugging, De-Compiling, Compiling, De-Obfuscating, Assembly)) to determine the nature of unknown or potentially malicious files found during investigations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Common binary file formats
• Dynamic analysis tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux/UNIX, Mac & Windows operating systems
• Nominal understanding of regular expression and proficient in programming (.NET, C/C++) and scripting languages
• Expert knowledge of memory forensics to identify and understand memory resident malware
• Demonstrated high-level understanding of the Windows OS environment and malwares
• Passionate about reverse engineering
• Passionate about outdoing adversaries/competitors

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the malware analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise in building models using appropriate tools like R (or similar)/Python.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of disassembly/C/C++
• Strong understanding of the networking stack and encryption protocols
• Good communication and social engineering skills
• Experience with network, debugger/disassembly, and process tools such as Wireshark/Burpsuite, IDA, x64dbg/Ollydbg/WinDbg, SysInternals Suite, TCP View, PE
• Advance understanding of the economics/business model of ad fraud
• Publications in relevant works
• Experience in debugging on mobile platforms (iOS, Android)
• Experience developing cyber-intrusion detection system signatures

I would like to submit my application for the malware analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for 24X7 security protection against hackers, viruses and worms that could impact business applications or allow unauthorized access to critical information.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in programming (assembly and web) and system analysis with various tools, including IDA Pro, Ollydbg, PCAP tools, or TCP Dump
• A minimum of DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level I Certification (CAP, GSLC, SEC+)
• Working toward attaining the GREM certification within 180 days from start date
• Basic-intermediate Packet Analysis experience
• Experience and in-depth knowledge in software reverse engineering or software development
• Strong written and verbal skills – can present complex concepts at high level while retaining meaning and highlighting features of interest
• Have a current GREM certification in good standing
• Experience with malware analysis tools, including Balbuzard, Bro, Cuckoo Sandbox, IDA Pro, Remnux, Sandboxie, and Yara