Malware Analyst

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Hibernate
Angular
Java
JavaScript
Microservices
SpringBoot
TypeScript
Jasmine
Karma

Job Details

Trident Consulting is looking for a "Malware Analyst @ Dallas, TX; Hartford, CT; Edison, NJ; Bellevue, WA (Hybrid)" for one of our clients.

Job Title: Malware Analyst

Job Location: Dallas, TX; Hartford, CT; Edison, NJ; Bellevue, WA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract (F2F Interview in Client Location)

Job Description:

  • Conduct static and dynamic analysis of potentially malicious Android applications APKs and SDKs
  • Perform reverse engineering to uncover malicious behaviours and techniques used in Android threats
  • Identify and analyse spyware trojans rootkits and other mobile malware variants
  • Analyse network traffic and detect indicators of commandandcontrol C2 activity or data exfiltration
  • Prepare clear and concise technical reports including executive summaries for nontechnical audiences
  • Support client communications by presenting findings and answering questions
  • Assist in mentoring or guiding junior analysts as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 - 6 years of experience in security assessments security design reviews or threat modelling
  • Experience in malware analysis reverse engineering and software development

Must have Experience:

  • Programming Languages Java Kotlin JavaScript Flutter Good is any 2 languages
  • Security Techniques Static analysis dynamic analysis behavioural analysis
  • Platforms Frameworks Virus Total MITRE ATTCK Android Studio Wireshark ADB
  • Understanding of Android internals eg app lifecycle permissions DEX structure
  • Familiarity with mobile app store policies and secure coding best practices
  • Basic experience with network traffic analysis and protocol interception
  • Awareness of PHA Potentially Harmful App categories and common Indicators of Compromise IOCs
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools Ghidra IDA Pro Frida Jadx Burp Suite
  • Knowledge of detection signature development such as writing YARA rules
  • Exposure to automation of threat detection pipelines or malware analysis workflows
  • Ability to build or modify custom toolsscripts for reverse engineering or analysis
  • Familiarity with scripting eg Bash Python to streamline tasks and improve efficiency

Skills

Mandatory Skills Hibernate,Angular,Java,JavaScript,Microservices,SpringBoot,TypeScript,Jasmine,Karma

About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

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