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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.\nCore responsibilities include:\nPerform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms.\nReverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries; unpack APK/IPA files, bypass runtime protections, and conduct reverse engineering of known and suspected malware files.\nIdentify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise (IOCs); investigate attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of data exfiltration.\nIdentify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend preventative or defensive actions.\nDevelop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures; build network and host-based signatures and recommend heuristic or anomaly-based detection methods.\nProduce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings, remediation recommendations, and detailed documentation of malware behavior and command-and-control infrastructure.\nPerform ongoing research into malicious software, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics to stay ahead of evolving threats.\nCollaborate with forensics, vulnerability research, and cyber operations teams.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's + 8 yrs experience, or Master's + 6 yrs experience. 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