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NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective ...

NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer Level 3 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer Level 3 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer Level 3 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer 4 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer 4 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and ...

Experience with malware reverse engineering is required. The Reverse Engineer 4 shall possess the following capabilities: * Technical analysis of malicious binaries through controlled execution and ...

Duration: 12 month This position is for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer on a threat research team. The primary goal is to conduct detailed static and dynamic analysis on malicious Android ...

Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation and ... Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering * CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer vs Malware Analyst?

AspectTrainee Malware Reverse EngineerMalware Analyst
Required CredentialsBasic cybersecurity certifications, relevant courseworkCertifications like GREM, GREM, or CEH often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on reverse engineering, learning-focusedAnalyzing malware samples, threat detection
Industry UsageEntry-level, training roles in cybersecurity firms or IT departmentsMid-level roles in security teams, incident response

While both roles involve understanding malicious software, a Trainee Malware Reverse Engineer focuses on learning reverse engineering techniques to dissect malware, whereas a Malware Analyst primarily analyzes malware behavior and assists in threat detection. The trainee role is more about skill development, while the analyst role involves more experience and responsibility in cybersecurity operations.

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Android Malware Reverse Engineer

Android Malware Reverse Engineer

NSS

Austin, TX

Other

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective locations including Austin, Texas, Bothell, WA, or San Jose, CA.
The Android Malware Reverse Engineers will conduct reverse engineering, security assessments, and code reviews. You will conduct and assist with complex decompilation, unpacking, code review and malicious mobile software reviews. The goal of the work is to identify families of malware and act on apps at scale. You will be responsible for developing static and dynamic signatures for mobile code, binaries, and executable code leading to the detection of a variety of threat types including malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and advanced persistent threats. Additionally, you will identify weaknesses in detections and automations and makerecommendations for improvements in the detection process and automation pipeline. You are required to write complex reports for consumption of non-technical audiences, review peer reports and assist with investigations.
Requirements:
  • Hands on Experience with the following:
    • Analyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering code of malicious applications or SDKs.
    • Static and Dynamic Analysis Techniques
    • Reverse Engineering tools such as Jadx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro, Burp, to perform binary and APK analysis
    • Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter, and other mobile software languages
    • ELF (Native Binaries) reverse engineering
    • Query languages such as SQL
  • Understanding of the following topics
    • Android Fundamentals such as Android activity lifecycles, common Android API usage, AOSP, and how an android application is created.
    • Java and/or Kotlin Programing Language
    • Techniques utilized by malicious software to harm the user's device or their data
    • Mobile App store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer, etc.)
    • Ability to read, comprehend and analyze source code
  • Additional:
    • Development of signatures (Yara, etc.)
    • Research on threats such as APT using Open-Source Intelligence (Virus Total, Web, ExploitDB, MITRE, etc.)
    • In depth knowledge of security engineering and analysis topics, computer and network security, cryptography, authentication security, rooting, packing, network protocols and interception
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Vulnerability Analysis or security code review
  • Android Software Development Experience
  • Background / Familiarity with Google Ads or Content moderation
  • Participation in a Capture the Flag (CTF) for Mobile software
  • Pentesting, Blue Team, and/or Red Team experience
  • Professional Experience and Education
Required:
  • None
Preferred:
  • Associates/Bachelor's Degree/master's in computer science, computer engineering, CS, or information systems, or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of hands on Android and reverse engineering

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NSS RPO was founded by Jessica Nicholson and Conor Nicholson in 2009. They saw the need for a nice services company that valued their employees by putting them first. With Jessica’s organizational skills and strategy along with Conor’s network, the company employed 25 contract recruiters in less than a year and proceeded to make the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America, three years in a row. Since its inception, NSS RPO has hired hundreds of recruiters in over 30 states. NSS RPO is proud to include among its clients eight of the ten largest government contractors, the world's largest job board, entertainment company and one of the nation’s largest banks. NSS RPO is your trusted provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions. Founded by an experienced recruiter and solely focused on RPO, NSS RPO offers a strong network of exceptional recruiters and customizable staffing solutions. Named to Washington Business Journal’s prestigious list of Top 25 Staffing Agencies seven years in a row, NSS RPO is known for its quality, agility, and expertise. If you have a recruitment staffing need at your organization, NSS RPO can customize a solution for you, no matter how big or small.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

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