Senior Android Malware Analyst

Cognizant; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global technology services company in São Paulo is seeking a Senior Android Malware Analyst to enhance mobile threat detection and protection. You will be responsible for analyzing mobile threats through reverse engineering and collaborating with cybersecurity teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and experience in Java and malware analysis. This hybrid role supports work-life balance with flexible office days.

Serviços

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance support

Qualificações

• Experience in analyzing Android apps (APK) including binaries.
• Knowledge in Android application development.
• Familiarity with assembly language and handling obfuscated code.

Responsabilidades

• Reverse engineer APKs and malicious binaries to identify mobile threats.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of potentially harmful applications.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to develop swift detection techniques.

Conhecimentos

Advanced English

Reverse Engineering

Malware analysis

Java

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

IDA Pro

Olly

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Android Malware Analyst

About the role

As a Senior Android Malware Analyst, you will make an impact by identifying and analyzing mobile threats through reverse engineering of Android applications and malicious binaries. You will be a valued member of the Cybersecurity team and work collaboratively with threat analysts, security engineers, and mobile development experts to enhance mobile threat detection and protection capabilities.

In this role, you will:

• Reverse engineer Android application packages (APKs) and malicious binaries to identify mobile threats.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of potentially harmful applications using tools such as IDA Pro or Olly.
• Classify and audit obfuscated code and binaries to detect malware patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Apply security standards like OWASP TOP 10, SANS TOP 25, and WASC to assess and improve application security.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to develop swift detection techniques and enhance threat response capabilities.

Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward. This is a hybrid position requiring 1 or 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in São Paulo. We support a healthy work‑life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced English
• Background with Android (OS and apps)
• Java Knowledge in Android Application development
• Analyze Android apps (APK) including binaries
• Identify mobile threats and classify them Reverse Engineering of malicious binaries
• Experience of Reverse Engineering on Android application Packages (APKs)
• Malware analysis experience with swift detection techniques of analyzing malicious binaries

These will help you stand out

• Potentially Harmful Applications (PHA) classification on the Android platform.
• Familiarity with assembly language and handling obfuscated code.
• Exposure to popular application security standards such as OWASP TOP 10, OWASP ESAPI, SANS TOP 25, and WASC.
• Malware analysis tools like IDA Pro or Olly.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills with a results‑oriented mindset.

Please upload your resume in English.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.