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Application Security Engineer (Barcelona - Hybrid)

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Work model: Hybrid – Barcelona

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful, and this is your chance to be part of the success story: we are looking for an exceptional Application Security (Reverse Engineer) to work with us.

We are looking for developers who want to expand their knowledge in security related aspects or Security Engineers/Researchers who want to expand their knowledge in mobile security/forensics/threats.

Can you see yourself in this position? Check the requirements and apply!

Key Responsibilities:

· Reverse engineering and Malware analysis of Android applications using open-source tools like JADX, Frida, Burp suite, Ghidra, JEB, IDA Pro, APK tool

· Perform deep dive code reviews for the apps

· Analyze, unpack, and reverse engineer potential malicious APK/SDKs that compromises Android devices

· Perform static and dynamic analysis for the Mobile platform (Android).

· Writing full investigation reports for Malicious Apps

· Detailed investigative research.

You are a person with:

· Strong experience in Reverse engineering or Malware analysis for Android applications.

· Strong experience with Ghidra, JEB, IDA, APK tool, JADX, Burp suite

· Experience on binary instrumentation using tools like DynamoRio, Frida

· Strong experience in Java (Code review)

· Good level of English

· Native code (library) analysis

· Strong de-obfuscation skills

We appreciate experience/knowledge in:

· Mobile security (DAST and SAST), VA/PT with Java knowledge

· Experience with Android development (OS and apps)

What we offer:

Apart from participating in multiple projects and the opportunity of working with the industry’s latest technologies, Cognizant strives to be a great company to work for and you should expect a competitive base salary and various benefits, such as:

· International working environment with diverse team

· Flexible working hours and hybrid model.

· Yearly Bonus.

· Training and career development opportunities: Career path locally and internationally. Specific trainings in both technical and soft skills.

· Private healthcare and additional life insurance.

· A culture of Respect and Human Empowerment.

· Company sponsored activities and partnerships.

· Opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding global organization, within multicultural teams.

· Pleasant and inspiring working atmosphere.

· Inclusion and diversity in practice.

· Employee referral program in place.

· Employee volunteering programs and opportunities.

· Access to different internal events, communities, and initiatives.

 

 

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients. 

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