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Android Malware Analyst (Lisbon - Hybrid)

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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.

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:

· Experience in Reverse engineering or Malware analysis for Android applications.

· Experience of PHA (Potentially Harmful applications) classification on android platform

· Experience with Ghidra, JEB, APK tool, JADX, Burp suite

· Experience on tools such as IDA Pro or OllyDbg

· Experience on binary instrumentation using tools like DynamoRio, Frida

· Strong exposure to popular application security standards including OWASP TOP 10, OWASP Enterprise Security API (ESAPI) framework, SANS TOP 25, WASC etc.

· Experience in Java (Code review)

· Good level of English

· Native code (library) analysis

· Strong de-obfuscation skills

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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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.

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.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

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