Malware Analyst

Overview

Remote
$DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Perform static and dynamic analysis of Android malware.

Job Details

Job Description

Malware Analysis:

Perform static and dynamic analysis of Android malware.

Reverse-engineer malicious APKs and SDKs to understand behavior and intent.

Identify spyware, trojans, rootkits, and other threats.

Analyze network traffic and backend systems for vulnerabilities and data leakage.

Document findings and present reports to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Participate in client-facing activities and mentoring junior analysts.

Good to have:

Develop detection signatures (e.g., YARA rules).

Improve threat detection pipelines and automation systems.

Tool Development:

Create custom reverse engineering tools and scripts.

Automate analysis tasks to improve efficiency.

Tools

Reverse Engineering Tools: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Frida, Jadx, Burp Suite, HITPToolkit

Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter, Python

Platforms & Frameworks: VirusTotal, ExploitDB, MITRE ATT&CK

Tools

Reverse Engineering Tools: Ghidre, IDA Pro, Frida, Jads, Burp Suite, HIIPToolkit

Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter, Python

Platforms & Frameworks: VirusTotal, ExploitDB, MITRE ATT&CK

Security Techniques: Static/Dynamic analysis, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment

Basic Knowledge:

Android internals and lifecycle

Mobile app store policies and security best practices

Network traffic analysis and protocol interception

PHA category definitions and IOCS

SOC operations, SIEM configuration, IDS/IPS systems

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