Malware Analyst - Web Browser Vulnerabilities

English Required / Based in Lisbon, Portugal / Hybrid

Do you love to learn and teach your colleagues, push yourself to the limit, and take part in very demanding projects with the latest technology?

At Cognizant Portugal we have got the Team that you’ll want to be part of: great colleagues to count on, continuous training, and interesting projects!

What will be your challenge and goal?

· Analyze the Chrome extension code by doing extensive Code Reverse Engineering and identifying any

· Potential Security violations in the Extension – Static and Dynamic analysis

· Need to well document the Security violations identified along with the suspected code

· To Take down Malicious extensions from the Webstore

· Identify new patterns by analyzing the extensions and discuss the same with the Team and update the Team and bring them up to speed

· Act as Technical consultant to the Team for any clarifications and grooming

· Create Rules to identify any specific Patterns of Security violations and run a sweep to identify items from webstore

· Provide additional recommendations to Client on process / automation opportunities to easily identify specific patterns

What will make you successful in this position?

· Extensive to Strong development & Hands on experience knowledge on JavaScript , Advanced JavaScript , TypeScript , React JS , Angular

· Should have Good understanding in node.js and webpack coding

· Fair Cyber security experience or cyber security knowledge will be an added

· Should be having Strong - Code Reverse Engineering / Debugging Skills in Front end technologies - Java script , Advanced Java script , React , Angular

· Good experience in working with JS and good knowledge of JavaScript Objects,

· Extensive exp JavaScript Prototype in Plain, Detailed Language, JavaScript Variable Scope and Hoisting JavaScript Closures, JavaScript Callbacks, JavaScript “this”, Bind methods,

· OOP in JavaScript , Expertise with jQuery UI and JSON

· Strong Experience in working with Bootstrap, AJAX and AngularJS

· Obfuscation and deobfuscation knowledge will be an addon

· Good Experience in performing DAST and SAST for web applications - Web applications Vulnerability testing , security assessments and recommend remediations

· Excellent experience in writing technical reports to document findings from the application and suggest the necessary remediations to over come security violations in the application

Why choose us?

HIGH QUALITY PROJECTS. You will take part in demanding international projects. Show us what you’re made of! LATEST TECHNOLOGIES. We know you love the fascinating world of Engineering, which is why you’ll continue to grow in this field. LEARNING. Your current knowledge is never enough, is it? You’ll have access to learning platforms that will train you to become an expert or even start learning one of those skills you know you’ve been wanting to study. TEAMWORK. This team will always be there for you! We know you’re tough and have a “no task too small” attitude, but you’ll always have a talented teammate to count on if you need to! INTERNATIONAL TEAM. If you stand out among your peers because you’ve got great English communication skills, you’ll be able to put that to good use! If it’s not your strongest suit, don’t worry! Here’s where you can improve it by working alongside teams distributed all around the world. CAREER PLAN. It is a fact, here you’ll grow in every direction: vertically towards gaining more responsibilities and increasing in category, and horizontally towards learning new technologies and becoming an expert in your business.

Other Benefits That You’ll Find
Restaurant tickets for every working day!

Permanent contract: you are here to grow with us! Referral program: it’s time to bring your colleagues to an awesome team and get rewarded for it! Salary and bonuses: it’s a matter of reaching an agreement. We’ll discuss it on our first call!

To sum up!

Apply to this position if you want to continue being a successful Cyber Security Consultant surrounded by a healthy and trendy environment!

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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