Android Malware Analyst

Job Title : Android Malware Analyst

Location : Bangalore / Pune / Hyderabad / Chennai / Noida / Mumbai

Experience : 3–5 Years (STRICTLY)

Employment Type : Permanent

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Only [Notice period serving candidates can apply]

CTC :

[3–5 yrs] – Up to 12 LPA

[5–8 yrs] – Up to 19 LPA

About the Company

Our client is a leading global IT and cybersecurity services provider with a strong presence across multiple geographies. They specialize in advanced threat intelligence, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and malware research. With a focus on innovation and proactive defense, they help global enterprises protect their digital ecosystems and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

Job Description

Perform reverse engineering and malware analysis of Android applications (APK / DEX).

Conduct initial triage and security analysis of a high volume of mobile applications.

Identify, classify, and document malicious code and threat indicators .

Research potential attack vectors and emerging Android threats .

Collaborate with the team to enhance Android Security & Privacy measures.

Advocate and enforce secure coding and best security practices .

Use automation, scripting, and sandbox environments to detect malicious behavior.

Prepare accurate and detailed analysis reports and recommend mitigation strategies.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in IDA Pro and Ghidra
• Hands-on experience with Android APK analysis and malware reverse engineering
• Experience supporting M1 or M2 analysis tasks
• Sound understanding of ARM-based architecture
• Strong knowledge of End Point Security – Threat Research
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation
• Solid foundation in security engineering, authentication, and applied cryptography

Preferred Skills

Android application development experience in C / C++ and Java

Knowledge of threat modeling, security assessments, and design reviews

Experience using sandbox and automated malware detection tools

Proven ability to classify and categorize malware per defined SOPs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Security , or related technical field

2–3 years of hands-on experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat research

Important Note (Please Read Before Applying)

Do NOT apply if :

You have less than 3 years or more than 8 years of experience

You lack real-world Android malware analysis or reverse engineering experience

You are on a notice period longer than 15 days

You are seeking remote-only roles (hybrid / work-from-office preferred depending on location)

You do not meet the mandatory technical skill requirements

✅ Apply ONLY if you meet ALL criteria above. Irrelevant applications will not be processed.