Mobile Malware Engineer

Support mission-critical efforts for the United States Air Force and The Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) as a Mobile Malware Engineer in a high-responsibility environment. Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD with relevant experience required.

About the role

By supporting the United States Air Force and DC3, your work directly contributes to protecting mission-critical systems and enabling proactive defense strategies. The DC3 team is seeking a Mobile Malware Engineer to analyze, reverse engineer, and characterize malicious software targeting Android and iOS platforms in support of a federal government customer.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's + 8 years experience, or Master's + 6 years 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 of a Bachelor's degree.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience 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 Security+.

Benefits

• Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks.
• Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket.
• $0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing.
• 401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax-advantaged savings.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness.
• Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support work-life balance.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $170,000 - $180,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, clearance level, and alignment to mission requirements and work location.

About Allyon

Allyon is a Federal solutions partner supporting Department of War, Intelligence, and Civilian agencies through expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, Enterprise IT, and Program Management. For more than 15 years, we have helped government teams operate securely, efficiently, and confidently by delivering solutions that keep critical missions moving.