Mobile Malware Engineer

Apex Systems - Linthicum, MD

Hiring: Mobile Malware Engineer Company: Apex Systems Location: Linthicum, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:41:18 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : .NET, Android, Apex, Assembly, C, C++, Java, Kotlin, Python, R, Security Clearance, Swift, iOS, macOS About the job Experience: •A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience. A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field is desired. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Required Skills: •Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. •Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile malware on Android and iOS platforms. •Reverse engineer ARM/ARM64 binaries, unpack APK/IPA files, and bypass runtime protections. •Identify C2 infrastructure, persistence mechanisms, and indicators of compromise (IOCs). •Identify vulnerabilities in binaries, analyze shellcode, and recommend preventative or defensive actions. •Develop custom tooling, automation scripts, and YARA detection signatures. •Produce technical reports with MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile mappings and remediation recommendations. •Perform ongoing research into malicious software, emerging vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics. Qualifications: •Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOW TS/SCI Clearance. •Operational familiarity with nation-state APT campaigns targeting mobile endpoints. •Knowledge of MDM/EMM environments and mobile forensics tools such as Cellebrite or Oxygen Forensic. •Published research, CVEs, or open-source contributions in mobile security. •Additional certifications such as GREM, GMOB, eMAPT, OSED, OSCP, or CISSP are preferred. •Development experience with C, C++, or .NET. •This position requires work to be performed fully on-site. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!