Our organization is a unique software development company based in McLean, Virginia, dedicated to providing top-tier solutions to defend the United States and its businesses.
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Expert Vulnerability Researcher Android who embodies our commitment to excellence and is driven to "do it right." This is a long-term opportunity for serious professionals who meet our stringent requirements and are eager to contribute to our critical mission.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and we offer significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our best-of-the-best team.
DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and highly motivated Expert Vulnerability Researcher with a deep focus on the Android ecosystem.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying and analyzing security vulnerabilities within the Android OS and related technologies.
Your extensive experience in vulnerability fuzzing, vulnerability discovery, Javascript/browser fuzzing within the Android context, and Arm ASM will be crucial in enhancing the security posture of our solutions and contributing to the defense of national interests.
Day-to-day responsibilities and duties include: Conduct in-depth security analysis and penetration testing of the Android OS and its components, including system services, frameworks, and applications.
Employ advanced vulnerability fuzzing techniques to identify potential security weaknesses within the Android environment.
Utilize your expert knowledge to perform thorough vulnerability discovery across the Android platform.
Conduct specialized Javascript fuzzing and browser fuzzing to uncover vulnerabilities within web-based components and browser engines on Android devices (e.g., WebView). Perform detailed analysis of software binaries and system-level code using Arm ASM.
Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts to aid in vulnerability research and exploitation on Android.
Document discovered vulnerabilities with clear technical details, including exploitability assessments and potential impact within the Android ecosystem.
Collaborate with development teams to communicate findings and recommend effective remediation strategies specific to Android.
Stay up-to-date with the latest security research, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques related to the Android OS.
Reverse engineer and analyze Android system frameworks, native libraries, and applications to identify potential security flaws.
Present research findings and technical analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Contribute to the team's knowledge base and mentor junior researchers specializing in Android security.
Participate in security assessments and contribute to the overall security strategy of the organization concerning Android-based solutions.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants MUST - must be able to qualify and maintain security clearance.
- have at least 3 years of Expert Vulnerability Researcher Android experience and have a good understanding of professional business environments.
- be very friendly and able to calmly handle clients and staff - be able to carry themselves in a professional manner - be punctual, responsible, and reliable - have good written and verbal communication skills (answering the phone and composing emails in a professional manner) Benefits / Additional Compensation: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k match Paid Time off Paternal/Maternal Leave Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $145,000 per year excluding bonus and benefits.
Schedule: The schedule for this position is project driven and can be highly variable depending on project deadlines and the specific needs of the software development teams.
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Work Location: In person TO APPLY: Please submit a resume.
A cover letter is not required, although a short personal message explaining your work experience as it relates to this listing is extremely helpful.