About the role
Android Malware Analyst
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in computer science a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
2 to 3 years of experience in security assessments security design reviews or threat modeling
Experience in malware analysis reverse engineering and software development
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in threat identification with the ability to accurately pinpoint malicious code and classify all categories of malicious applications
Experience in Android reverse engineering APK DEX malware analysis and threat modeling
Understanding of ARMbased architecture
Android application development experience in CC and Java
Experience analyzing app behavior using automated tools and sandbox environments to identify known malicious patterns
Strong technical knowledge of security engineering computer and network security authentication security protocols and applied cryptography
Experience with automation and scripting preferably in Python
Ability to classify applications based on predefined Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and known threat indicators
Responsibilities:
Perform initial triage and security analysis of a high volume of Android applications
Perform reverse engineering and analyze malware at scale
Document all analysis findings accurately and concisely for reporting purposes
Advocate for security best practices and secure coding
Conduct research to identify potential attack vectors against Android
Collaborate with team members to enhance Android Security and Privacys understanding of malware and propose methods for detection and mitigation