Mobile Malware Engineer with Security Clearance

Job #: 3043746 Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Mobile Malware Engineer with a leading federal cybersecurity and digital forensics client. This role supports a highly specialized mission focused on investigating sophisticated mobile threats and providing actionable intelligence that directly supports national security operations. Project Details / Mission Supported:
• Support a federal digital forensics and cyber investigations program focused on analyzing malicious software and mobile device intrusions.

• Perform technical analysis of Android and iOS malware to identify attack vectors, indicators of compromise, persistence mechanisms, and data exfiltration activity.

• Collaborate with cyber operations, forensics, and vulnerability research teams to support high-priority national security investigations. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• 6+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or mobile security engineering

• 4+ years of experience analyzing Android and/or iOS operating systems, mobile applications, and device internals

• Hands-on experience performing static and dynamic malware analysis using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, or similar platforms

• Experience reverse engineering ARM/ARM
64 binaries and analyzing APK and IPA application packages

• 3+ years of experience developing scripts or automation using Python

• Experience identifying malicious code behavior, command-and-control activity, indicators of compromise, and data exfiltration techniques

• Experience producing technical documentation, cyber threat analysis, or malware assessment reports

Location:

Linthicum, MD
Onsite expectation: 100% onsite Clearance Level: TS/SCI Salary/Pay range: $175,000-$195,000/yr

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Yasmin Popal, Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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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. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, 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. 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.

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