Android Malware Lead Analyst

Role: Android Malware Lead Analyst Location: Hyderabad / Chennai Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. • 10 to 15 years of experience in security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modelling. • Experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and software development. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications: • Expertise in threat identification, with the ability to accurately pinpoint malicious code and classify all categories of malicious applications. • Proficient in industry‑recognized reverse‑engineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra, along with complementary open‑source utilities, to accurately assess the malicious behavior of Android applications. • Experience in Android reverse engineering (APK, DEX), malware analysis, and threat modelling. • Understanding of ARM-based architecture. • Android application development experience in C/C++ and Java. • Experience analysing app behaviour using automated tools and sandbox environments to identify known malicious patterns. • Strong technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, security protocols, and applied cryptography. • Experience with automation and scripting, preferably in Python. • Ability to classify applications based on predefined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and known threat indicators. ________________________________________ Responsibilities: • Perform triage and security analysis / investigations of complex Android applications (APKs) • Perform reverse engineering and analyze malware at scale. • Document all analysis findings accurately and concisely for reporting purposes. • Advocate for security best practices and secure coding. • Conduct research to identify potential attack vectors against Android. • Collaborate with team members to enhance Android Securit