Malware Analyst - Android

Mountain View, CA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
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No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
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Job Details

Skills

  • Android
  • Cyber Security
  • Malware Analysis
  • Python
  • Metasploit
  • Dynamic Testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Testing
  • Bash
  • Scripting
  • Penetration testing
  • Red team
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Information security
  • Malware
  • Security

Summary

Job Title:  Malware Analyst, Android III

Duration :  12 Months + strong possibility of extension

Location:  Mountain View , CA

Job Description:
Roles and Responsibilities:  
  • Reverse engineer Android apps, malwares and SDKs to identify threat behaviors and attack patterns.
  • Perform static and dynamic analysis of APKs, binaries, and mobile executables
  • Analyze different types/families of malwares such as viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware to understand their functionality, origin and potential impact.
  • Document investigation, findings and prepare clear, actionable reports.
  • Develop framework/custom scripts and tools to automate the malware analysis process.
  • Use industry standard tools such JADx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro and Burp Suite
  • Supporting testing different project involving malware detection, prevention, test detection accuracy and find out gaps in detection engine.
  • Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Required Experience :
  • 3+ years of proven work experience in malware analysis and research
  • Strong knowledge of malware operation and indicators of compromise.
  • Good understanding of tools like Metasploit, cobalt strike etc.
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools (such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, or Ghidra).
  • Proficient in scripting languages (such as Python, Bash).
  • Experience with Android OS architecture and application structure is preferred (APK format, permissions model, services, activities).
  • Preferred experience with sandbox environment to executing malware.
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  • Dice Id: 10427688
  • Position Id: 8904015
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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