Malware Researcher

Darktrace

. Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats, malware, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security and Data Science, with a strong focus on Malware Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and the application of Data-Driven Methodologies. Capable of producing insightful reports and presentations while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Malware AnalysisThreat IntelligenceData VisualizationPython ProgrammingCyber Security

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Hard Skills

Malware AnalysisReverse EngineeringData AnalysisThreat HuntingCyber Threat AnalysisData Science TechniquesDetection EngineeringSecurity AnalyticsQuery LanguagesDigital Forensics

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationIntegrityAccountability

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellC/C++Security Tooling

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityAdversary TacticsThreat TrendsGovernanceResearch Publications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats, malware, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Proactively hunt for emerging threats and identify new attack trends
Produce threat intelligence reports, blogs, and research publications
Develop data-driven methodologies to support threat hunting and intelligence production
Present research findings internally and externally, including at conferences and industry events
Develop and refine threat detections based on research outcomes
Use data visualisation and analytical techniques to support investigations and communicate findings
Collaborate with security researchers, analysts, and product teams to strengthen Darktrace's threat intelligence capabilities
Support high standards of integrity and accountability as part of governance and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or C/C++
Experience analysing structured and unstructured datasets to generate meaningful insights
Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques
Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, malware trends, and attacker methodologies
Desirable: Applying data science techniques to cybersecurity challenges
Desirable: Threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security analytics
Desirable: Knowledge of query languages and security tooling
Desirable: Research publications, blog writing, conference presentations, or open-source contributions

Benefits

Comp & perks

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
Additional day off for your birthday
Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children
Life insurance of 4 times your base salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work scheme
Investment in skills, learning and opportunities for professional growth