Senior Malware Defense Manager

Bank of America

. Lead the Malware Research & Analysis team within Global Malware Defense, with accountability for strategy, priorities, talent, and execution .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading malware research and analysis teams, with a strong focus on advanced malware analysis, reverse engineering, and improving cybersecurity defenses. Proven ability to manage technical teams, develop talent, and operationalize research into actionable security improvements.

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Malware AnalysisReverse EngineeringIncident ResponseTeam LeadershipCybersecurity Strategy

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Hard Skills

Malware ResearchStatic AnalysisDynamic AnalysisBehavioral AnalysisTechnical AnalysisThreat ResearchSecurity Tooling ImprovementAnalytical MethodologiesDetection ImprovementPrevention Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationDecision-MakingCoachingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

IDA ProGhidraEDR/XDRSIEMSandboxing Technologies

Industry Keywords

MITRE ATT&CKCybersecurityMalware DefenseThreat IntelligenceSecurity Gaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Malware Research & Analysis team within Global Malware Defense, with accountability for strategy, priorities, talent, and execution
Lead, coach, and provide technical direction to 12 malware analysts and reverse engineers
Oversee advanced malware research, analysis, and reverse engineering
Identify malware capabilities, behaviors, indicators, infrastructure, and emerging attacker techniques
Operationalize malware research into improved detection, prevention, hunting, and response capabilities
Partner with malware control owners, threat intelligence, incident response, engineering, and cybersecurity teams
Identify security gaps and strengthen defensive controls
Provide leadership and technical oversight for complex malware investigations, escalations, and high-impact security events
Support cybersecurity incidents involving malware through analysis, escalation, and coordination
Advance tooling, automation, analytical methodologies, processes, and emerging technologies
Develop technical talent, establish quality standards, and ensure timely, consistent, high-quality analytical outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, malware analysis, reverse engineering, incident response, threat research, or related technical disciplines
5+ years of experience managing technical teams, with demonstrated ability to build, coach, and develop cybersecurity talent
Strong understanding of static, dynamic, and behavioral malware analysis and reverse engineering
Strong knowledge of malware behaviors, persistence, obfuscation, command-and-control, attacker techniques, and reverse engineering methodologies
Experience with IDA Pro and Ghidra
Knowledge of endpoint, network, EDR/XDR, SIEM, sandboxing, and related security technologies
Understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, procedures, and MITRE ATT&CK
Experience supporting complex cybersecurity incidents and coordinating technical analysis, escalation, and response across multiple teams
Ability to translate technical findings into detection, prevention, hunting, response, and defensive-control improvements
Experience improving security tooling, automation, analytical processes, or technical capabilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to technical and leadership audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable, competitive and flexible benefits
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Annual discretionary incentive award eligibility
Paid time off
Resources and support to make an impact and contribute to sustainable growth