Malware Analyst

Android Malware Analyst

People Prime Worldwide Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)

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Job Title: Android Malware Analyst

Location: Bangalore/Pune/Hyderabad/Chennai/Noida/Mumbai

Experience: 3–5 Years (STRICTLY)

Employment Type: Permanent

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only [Notice period serving candidates can apply]

CTC:

[3–5 yrs] – Up to 12 LPA

[5–8 yrs] – Up to 19 LPA

About the Company

Our client is a leading global IT and cybersecurity services provider with a strong presence across multiple geographies. They specialize in advanced threat intelligence, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and malware research. With a focus on innovation and proactive defense, they help global enterprises protect their digital ecosystems and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

Job Description

• Perform reverse engineering and malware analysis of Android applications (APK/DEX).
• Conduct initial triage and security analysis of a high volume of mobile applications.
• Identify, classify, and document malicious code and threat indicators.
• Research potential attack vectors and emerging Android threats.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance Android Security & Privacy measures.
• Advocate and enforce secure coding and best security practices.
• Use automation, scripting, and sandbox environments to detect malicious behavior.
• Prepare accurate and detailed analysis reports and recommend mitigation strategies.

Mandatory Skills

Strong expertise in IDA Pro and Ghidra

Hands-on experience with Android APK analysis and malware reverse engineering

Experience supporting M1 or M2 analysis tasks

Sound understanding of ARM-based architecture

Strong knowledge of End Point Security – Threat Research

Proficiency in Python scripting for automation

Solid foundation in security engineering, authentication, and applied cryptography

Preferred Skills

• Android application development experience in C/C++ and Java
• Knowledge of threat modeling, security assessments, and design reviews
• Experience using sandbox and automated malware detection tools
• Proven ability to classify and categorize malware per defined SOPs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field

2–3 years of hands-on experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or threat research

Important Note (Please Read Before Applying)

Do NOT apply if:

• You have less than 3 years or more than 8 years of experience
• You lack real-world Android malware analysis or reverse engineering experience
• You are on a notice period longer than 15 days
• You are seeking remote-only roles (hybrid/work-from-office preferred depending on location)
• You do not meet the mandatory technical skill requirements

Apply ONLY if you meet ALL criteria above. Irrelevant applications will not be processed.

• Seniority Level
• Mid-Senior level
• Industry
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions
• Information Technology
• Skills
• Android
• Research Skills
• Reverse Engineering
• Malware Analysis
• C++
• Android Development
• C (Programming Language)
• Engineering
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Java

Screening questions

Required qualifications

• How many total years of hands-on experience do you have in malware analysis or reverse engineering (Must be between 3–8 years)
• Ideal Answer: Yes
• Which tools have you used for reverse engineering Android applications (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, JADX, etc.)
• Ideal Answer: Yes
• Have you analyzed and classified malicious Android APKs in real-time projects Yes / No
• Ideal Answer: Yes
• What is your current notice period (Only Immediate / <15 days acceptable)
• Ideal Answer: Yes
• Have you carefully read the JD and confirm you meet ALL mandatory skills and conditions Yes / No
• Ideal Answer: Yes