Mobile Malware Engineer

About the role

The Mobile Malware Engineer supports a federal government customer by analyzing, reverse engineering, and characterizing malicious software targeting Android and iOS platforms. This role directly supports national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms.
• Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries, unpack APK/IPA files, and bypass runtime protections.
• Identify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Identify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend preventative or defensive actions.
• Develop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures.
• Produce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings and remediation recommendations.
• Perform ongoing research into malicious software, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics.
• Collaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber operations teams.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience. Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOW TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience: Experience with iOS, MacOS, and Android platforms. Experience in R&D and with Bluetooth technology is also required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis. Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals. Hands-on experience with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, or Corellium. Scripting in Python and familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Certifications: A CompTIA Security+ certification is required. Published research, CVEs, or open-source contributions in mobile security. Additional certifications such as GREM, GMOB, eMAPT, OSED, OSCP, or CISSP are preferred. Development experience with C, C++, or .NET.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience. Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOW TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience: Experience with iOS, MacOS, and Android platforms. Experience in R&D and with Bluetooth technology is also required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis. Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals. Hands-on experience with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, or Corellium. Scripting in Python and familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Certifications: A CompTIA Security+ certification is required. Published research, CVEs, or open-source contributions in mobile security. Additional certifications such as GREM, GMOB, eMAPT, OSED, OSCP, or CISSP are preferred. Development experience with C, C++, or .NET.

Skills

• Proficiency in ARM/ARM64 assembly and low-level binary analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Android and iOS internals.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, or Corellium.
• Scripting in Python and familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.