Mobile Malware Engineer

Applied Information Sciences; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Federal-focused security team as a Mobile Malware Engineer. You will analyze, reverse engineer, and characterize malicious software targeting Android and iOS, using tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, and Corellium.

This role requires a Top Secret with SCI eligibility, strong ARM/ARM64 assembly skills, and deep knowledge of mobile threat actors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's + 8 yrs experience or Master's + 6 yrs experience.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required.
• Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and binary analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Android/iOS internals (APK/IPA, Mach-O).
• Hands-on with listed reverse engineering tools and Python.
• Nice to have CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS.
• Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries; unpack APK/IPA files.
• Identify C2 infrastructure, IOCs, and data exfiltration indicators.
• Develop tooling, automation scripts, and YARA signatures.
• Produce MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings and remediation docs.
• Collaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber ops teams.

Skills

ARM/ARM64 assembly

Mobile malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Python scripting

Threat detection

Incident response

Android/iOS internals

MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Jadx

Frida

MobSF

Corellium

Job description

Why AIS?When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.What are we looking for?At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.What you will be doing?At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Security Engineer.Core Knowledge & Skills: Designs secure architectures, leverages advanced threat detection, leads incident response, and implements security automation.Work & Complexity: Manages complex incidents, conducts threat analysis, leads audits, and implements process improvements.Quality & Independence: Delivers high-quality reports, aligns practices with industry standards, and operates with high autonomy.Teamwork & Communication: Leads team projects, collaborates cross-functionally, mentors juniors, and resolves conflicts.Consulting & Engagement: Provides strategic consulting, leads improvement initiatives, recommends advanced technologies, and manages vendor relationships.As your initial career assignment, you will support the priorities and vital functions of our shared services teams as a(n) Mobile Malware Engineer.Project SummarySeeking a Mobile Malware Engineer to analyze, reverse engineer, and characterize malicious software targeting Android and iOS platforms in support of a federal government customer. Using expertise in malware reverse engineering and analysis, the engineer will evaluate complex malicious code through tools including disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, unpackers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. The engineer will investigate instances of malicious code to determine attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of damage and data exfiltration — delivering actionable intelligence products that directly support national security missions.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms.Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries; unpack APK/IPA files, bypass runtime protections, and conduct reverse engineering of known and suspected malware files.Identify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise (IOCs); investigate attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of data exfiltration.Identify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend preventative or defensive actions.Develop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures; build network and host-based signatures and recommend heuristic or anomaly-based detection methods.Produce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings, remediation recommendations, and detailed documentation of malware behavior and command-and-control infrastructure.Perform ongoing research into malicious software, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics to stay ahead of evolving threats.Collaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber operations teams.Required For This OpportunityBachelor's + 8 yrs experience, or Master's + 6 yrs experience. A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field is highly desired. However, an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu if a Bachelor's degree.Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required.Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis.Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals (APK/IPA structure, ART runtime, Mach-O binaries).Hands-on experience with: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium.Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.Nice to Have SkillsExperience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability development.Familiarity with nation-state APT campaigns targeting mobile endpoints.Knowledge of MDM/EMM environments and mobile forensics tools (Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensic).Published research, CVEs, or open-source contributions in mobile security.Preferred Certifications: GREM, GMOB, eMAPT, OSED, OSCP, CISSP, or CompTIA SecurityX.At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $101,000-$152,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.