Android Malware analyst

Role: Android Malware Analyst

Location: Hyderabad/Chennai/Pune

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3-15 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 industryrecognized reverseengineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra, along with complementary opensource 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