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You will be responsible for developing static and dynamic signatures for mobile code, binaries, and executable code leading to the detection of a variety of threat types including malware,potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and advanced persistent threats.Additionally, you will identify weaknesses in detection and automation and make recommendations for improvements in the detection process and automation pipeline. You arerequired to write complex reports for consumption of non-technical audiences, review peer reports, and assist with investigations.Required Skills/Experience:Hands-on Experience with the following:3+ yearsAnalyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering code of malicious applications or SDKs.Static and Dynamic Analysis TechniquesReverse Engineering tools such as Jadx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro, Burp, to perform binary and APK analysisJava, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter, and other mobile software languagesELF (Native Binaries) reverse engineeringQuery languages such as SQLUnderstanding of the following topicsAndroid Fundamentals such as Android activity lifecycles, common Android API usage, AOSP, and how an Android application is created.Java and/or Kotlin programming languageTechniques utilized by malicious software to harm the user's device or their dataMobile App store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer, etc.)Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze source codeAdditional:Development of signatures (Yara, etc.)Research on threats such as APT using Open-Source Intelligence (Virus Total, Web, ExploitDB, MITRE, etc.)In-depth knowledge of security engineering and analysis topics, computer and network security, cryptography, authentication security, rooting, packing, networkprotocols and interceptionDesired Skills/Experience:Experience with Vulnerability Analysis or security code reviewAndroid Software Development ExperienceBackground / Familiarity with Google Ads or Content moderationParticipation in a Capture the Flag (CTF) for Mobile SoftwarePentesting, Blue Team, and/or Red Team experienceEDUCATION LEVEL: NoneCompany DescriptionPROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. We are genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about connecting our clients with the perfect match.Company DescriptionPROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. 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