Android Malware Lead Analyst (RARR Job 6045)

Minimum Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

•   3-8 years of experience in security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modelling.

•   Experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and software development.

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Preferred Qualifications:

•  Expertise in threat identification, with the ability to accurately pinpoint malicious code and classify all categories of malicious applications.

•  Proficient in industry‑recognized reverse‑engineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra, along with complementary open‑source utilities, to accurately assess the malicious behavior of Android applications.

•   Experience in Android reverse engineering (APK, DEX), malware analysis, and threat modelling.

•   Understanding of ARM-based architecture.

•   Android application development experience in C/C++ and Java.

•   Experience analysing app behaviour 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.

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Responsibilities:

•   Perform triage and security analysis / investigations of complex Android applications (APKs)

•   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 Privacy's understanding of malware and propose