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App Security Specialist

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Job Summary

6-8 years of experience in Cyber Security Good exposure in conducting Malware analysis & reverse engineering on APKs Experience on tools such as IDA Pro or OllyDbg Experience on Reverse Engineering tools around APKs (preferable) Mobile Security Malware Analysis Reverse Engineering Malicious code detection APK Decompile & Debug (IDA Pro OllyDbg) Android platform experience


Responsibilities

Experience with Android (OS and apps) Java Experience in Android Application development Analyze Android apps(APK) including binaries Identify mobile threats and classify them Reverse Engineering of malicious binaries Experience of Reverse Engineering on Android application Packages (APKs) Malware analysis experience with swift detection techniques of analyzing malicious binaries Good to have understanding or experience of PHA (Potentially Harmful applications) classification on android platform 3 years of relevant work experience including experience Reverse Engineering and code-level security auditing as well as experience handling obfuscated code Assembly language experience Experience in analyzing malicious APKs Experience with static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong self motivation and orientation toward results General ability to solve complicated problems Strong exposure to popular application security standards including OWASP TOP 10 OWASP Enterprise Security API (ESAPI) framework SANS TOP 25 WASC etc.


Certifications Required

Android Reverse eng

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.

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.  

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, state or local laws.

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