Android App Malware Reverse Engineer

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IOActive is a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, providing research-fueled security services across all industries. Our cutting-edge cybersecurity teams offer specialized services including full-stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. IOActive brings a unique attacker’s perspective to engagements to maximize cybersecurity investments and improve client security posture and operational resiliency. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations, including hardware hacking labs in Seattle, WA, Madrid, Spain and Cheltenham, UK.

Who You Are

An IOActive Android App Malware Reverse Engineer leverages skills to make conclusive statements about security and privacy questions asked off selected Android Apps, as part of an effort to keep third-party app stores safe. The candidate will be working at the highest escalation level, handling engaging, challenging questions that could not be answered by lower malware analysis tiers. The candidate will be part of a structured team, working with Technical Project Managers and Team Leads. The work‑environment is fast-paced, dynamic and engaging, with strong opportunities for technical growth and on‑the‑job training.

What You’ll Do

• Reverse engineering of Android apps
• Java-based apps
• Native code is a strong plus
• Work with the Android platform and its security mechanisms
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work independently under deadline
• Knowledge of security topics such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methodologies, secure data transfer, secure data storage
• Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
• Ability to write test plans based on initial impressions and team discussions
• Comfortable navigating large codebases with minimal guidance
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Comfortable working as part of a multinational and multidisciplinary team
• Logical and structured approach to projects
• 3–5 years or more of relevant work experience in a high-paced, enterprise consulting environment

What We Offer

• A chance to work with an industry leader in cybersecurity
• Access to world-class technical teams and research
• A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation
• Opportunities for travel
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk This is a remote position so salary will be based on local market rates.

Why IOActive

We have over 25 years of experience that’s established and stable; yet high-growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high-profile, cutting edge space. We are one of “the good guys” doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.

IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

IOActive makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Computer and Network Security

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