Malware Analyst, Android III

Mountain View, CA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Android
  • Bash
  • Communication
  • Cyber Security
  • Dynamic Testing
  • FOCUS
  • Malware Analysis
  • Metasploit
  • Python
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Scripting

Summary

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 and Education:

  • 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.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Education requirement: College degree

 Necessary Skills and Attributes:

  • Customer-centric: Anybody you interact with can be considered a customer.
  • Deep-diver: Curious about everything and insists on understanding the big picture.
  • Quality advocate: Maintain high standards when it comes to product quality.
  • Innovator: Constantly on the lookout for improving what we do.
  • Proactive: self-starter with a keen eye for details with focus on end-user experiences and ability to go above and beyond to ensure a high-quality release in a fast paced and changing environment
 
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  • Dice Id: 10289532
  • Position Id: 8905568
  • Posted 3 days ago
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