Security Architect

Accenture in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in India is seeking a Security Architect. The role involves defining the cloud security framework, analyzing Android malware, and ensuring effective threat responses. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in Android malware analysis, proficient in Java and Kotlin, and possess a degree in Computer Science. This full-time position offers opportunities for impact in the security domain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Android Malware reversing.
• Must have strong proficiency in reading source code in Java and Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of the Android OS and application lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering on Android applications to identify security threats.
• Document analysis findings and recommendations for remediation.
• Independently investigate and resolve security escalations.

Skills

Product Security

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Android Malware Analysis

Java

Kotlin

Python

Bash

Frida

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Network Traffic Analysis

Education

B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, or B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field

15 years of full-time education

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Burp Suite

Wireshark

Job description

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Project Role: Security Architect

Project Role Description: Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security‑managed operations.

Must have skills: Product Security

Good to have skills: Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Minimum 3 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education

Summary

As a Security Sr Analyst specializing in Android Malware Reverse Engineering, you will be responsible for in‑depth analysis of Android applications to identify data exfiltration, malware, and security breaches. Your daily activities will involve both Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) using industry standard and open‑source tools, with detailed documentation of your findings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performing Reverse engineering using static SAST and dynamic DAST Methodologies on a high volume of Android applications and SDKs to proactively identify malware, spyware, trojans, and other security threats.
• Deconstruct and analyze malicious code at scale by reverse engineering DEX files and native libraries to uncover sophisticated attack techniques, tampering methods, and data exfiltration mechanisms.
• Independently investigate, triage, and resolve security escalations from both internal and external sources, ensuring timely and effective threat response.
• Reverse‑engineer to uncover sophisticated Android threats such as spyware, banking trojans, rootkits, and RATs to fully understand their functionality, command‑and‑control C2 protocols, and data exfiltration methods.
• Identify and analyze emerging threats, new malware trends, and potential attack vectors targeting the Android ecosystem.
• Create clear, accurate, and detailed reports documenting analysis findings, malicious behaviours, and recommended remediation steps for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide proactive input and creative ideas to enhance team workflows, tooling, new detections, collaborate with the SMEs in creating and enhancing the detection mechanism and overall operational efficiency.

Professional & Technical Skills

• A strong background in Application Security in a prior role focused specifically on Android malware analysis.
• A solid understanding of the Android threat landscape and Potentially Harmful Application (PHA) classifications is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of the Android OS, application lifecycle, and Dalvik bytecode smali, with strong proficiency in reading source code in Java and Kotlin.
• Exposure to JavaScript, Flutter & Query languages such as SQL.
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash.
• Proficiency in reading and analyzing ARM or x86 assembly language to dissect native libraries ELF files and identify malicious functionality.
• Proven ability to manually de‑obfuscate code, analyze complex algorithms, and reverse‑engineer proprietary network protocols to determine the full intent and capability of a threat.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical challenges and analyze novel or undocumented malware techniques.
• Hands‑on mastery of industry‑standard tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra, including the ability to write scripts IDA Python, Ghidra Script to enhance analysis.
• Advanced experience with dynamic analysis tools, particularly Frida, for runtime manipulation, hooking, and tracing application behaviour.
• Proficiency with static analysis tools like Jadx, JEB and network traffic analysis tools like Burp Suite or Wireshark.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in Android Malware reversing experience.
• B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, or B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field.
• A 15‑year full‑time education is required; location is Hyderabad or Bangalore.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Security and Investigations