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Peraton

Mobile Reverse Engineer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Mobile Software Reverse Engineering (with support to development and malware analysis efforts ... Experience with Windows, Linux, Android, OS X, and iOS operating system & architecture.

Peraton

Mobile Reverse Engineer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Mobile Software Reverse Engineering (with support to development and malware analysis efforts ... Experience with Windows, Linux, Android, OS X, and iOS operating system & architecture.

REDLattice

Android CNO Developer

Chantilly, VA

$57 - $75/hr

Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system components * Work with kernel subsystems, OS internals, and mobile security mechanisms * Perform application research and behavioral analysis

REDLattice

Android CNO Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $75.75/hr

Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system components * Work with kernel subsystems, OS internals, and mobile security mechanisms * Perform application research and behavioral analysis

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An Android Reverse Engineer analyzes and deconstructs Android applications to understand their functionality, security mechanisms, and potential vulnerabilities. They use tools like APK decompilers, debuggers, and dynamic analysis frameworks to reverse-engineer apps, often for security research, malware analysis, or software compatibility purposes. This role requires expertise in Android internals, Java, Kotlin, Smali, and ARM assembly, as well as knowledge of encryption and obfuscation techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Android Reverse Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Android Reverse Engineer, you should possess a deep understanding of Android operating system internals, proficiency in programming languages like Java and C/C++, and hands-on experience with reverse engineering concepts and tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Apktool. Familiarity with ARM architecture, Android emulators, and security certifications like OSCP or GIAC GREM are common requirements in the field. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities help engineers tackle complex tasks and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. These combined skills are essential for identifying vulnerabilities, securing applications, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

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On a typical day, an Android Reverse Engineer disassembles and analyzes Android applications or firmware to uncover vulnerabilities, understand app behavior, or verify code integrity. You may work closely with security teams, developers, and sometimes legal teams to ensure findings are communicated and remediation steps are implemented. Tasks can include static and dynamic analysis, malware detection, creating proof-of-concept exploits, and writing detailed technical reports. The role requires strong analytical focus, attention to detail, and a willingness to keep up with emerging threats and evolving mobile technologies.
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Mobile Reverse Engineer

Mobile Reverse Engineer

Peraton

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 203 rated it services

Job description

Responsibilities
Description:
  • Requirements: Mobile Software Reverse Engineering (with support to development and malware analysis efforts).
  • Background: Conduct software exploitation against applications, middleware, operating systems (OS) user interface, OS drivers/runtimes, firmware and other binary data:
    • Working experience in software engineering and related technologies. Experience in sizing and scoping, in design, implementation and delivery of mobile application solutions using iOS and/or Android development environments.
    • Provide malicious code reverse engineering to isolate, review, analyze, and reverse-engineer potentially malicious programs recovered from compromised computer systems and networks.
    • Research new trends, techniques, and packaging of malicious software to stay current and ready to identify and handle zero-day exploits.
    • Research behavior of binaries and share detailed understanding of how apps behave at memory/register level in support of technical exploitation operations.
    • Support efforts to design, prototype, document, test, conduct exploitation automation and transition code analysis methods and tools specific to technical exploitation operations.

*This position requires full-time, onsite attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to build, maintain, and leverage collaborative relationships with stakeholders across different government agencies, serving as an effective technical liaison.
  • Experience establishing and managing formal partnerships between government entities (e.g., via Memoranda of Understanding or Inter-Agency Agreements) to achieve shared mission objectives.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including non-technical decision-makers.
  • Skilled in facilitating inter-agency working groups and building consensus among partners who may have differing priorities or organizational cultures.
  • Strategic and proactive mindset with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities for cross-agency collaboration that advance the organization's mission.
  • A strong sense of mission ownership and personal accountability, focused on elevating the team's role from a participant to a key contributor within the working group.
  • Experience with Windows, Linux, Android, OS X, and iOS operating system & architecture.
  • Experience in computer or cell phone architecture, system internals, operating systems, and/or boot process software engineering.
  • Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra and Binary Ninja.
  • Experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg.
  • Experience with virtualization, sandboxing, and emulation tools like VMware, KVM, QEMU and others.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, .NET, Python, Java, etc.
  • Debug mobile applications' memory and performance issues.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years experience or Master's degree and 6+ years experience. Bachelor's or Master's degree should be in one of these fields of study is highly desired: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering. Relevant work experience should be within the past five years.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered.

Preferred:
  • Experience requiring a deep knowledge of Android and a strong passion in mobile industry and mobile development.
  • Experience developing/designing mobile phone platforms highly desired.
  • Experience in wireless API's (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) preferred.
  • Engineer software scripts in C, C++, and Java with emphasis on prototyping and API extraction.
  • DoD 8570 Compliant, active IAT Level II certification.
  • Additional active certifications: CFR, RCCE Level 1, CySA+, GCFA, GCFE.

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Year founded

2017

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