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Trident Consulting

Malware Analyst

Trident Consulting, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Malware Analyst Responsibilities

Conduct static and dynamic analysis of potentially malicious Android applications (APKs/SDKs). Perform reverse engineering to uncover malicious behaviours and attack techniques. Identify and analyze spyware, trojans, rootkits, and other mobile malware variants. Investigate network traffic to detect C2 activity or data exfiltration attempts. Prepare technical reports and executive summaries for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communicate findings to clients and support inquiries. Mentor and guide junior analysts when required. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent experience. 5–6 years of experience in security assessments, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat modeling. Strong understanding of Android internals (app lifecycle, permissions, DEX structure). Experience with static, dynamic, and behavioral malware analysis. Technical Skills & Tools

Reverse Engineering Tools: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Frida, Jadx, Burp Suite. Detection Techniques: YARA rules, IOC detection, automation of analysis pipelines. Scripting: Python, Bash for automation and custom tooling. Familiarity with mobile app store policies and secure coding practices. About Trident

Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients\' toughest requirements. Some of our recent awards

include: 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America; 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area. Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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