Mobile Security Reverse Engineer
Key Role:
Provide reverse engineering, static and dynamic binary analysis, and vulnerability analysis of software on various platforms and operating systems. Write proof-of-concept software that simulates the behavior of analyzed binaries and their interactions with other system components and validate any discovered vulnerabilities. Author technical documentation of research or findings related to all security mechanisms, including access control, encryption, and obfuscation.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with reverse engineering
- Experience with Python, C, or C++ programming
- Experience with embedded device software development and compilers, linkers, and binary code generation process
- Experience with static reverse engineering of software binaries from mobile operating systems such as iOS and Android, application level reverse engineering, and low-level device code, including ROM, bootloader, kernel, and trustlets using Ghidra or IDAPro
- Experience with microcontroller architecture, including ARM or RISC-V, and assembly language programming and associated security features, including pointer authentication code, memory tagging extensions, or privilege access never
- Experience with dynamic reverse engineering using JTAG, debuggers, or access methods
- Experience in developing exploitation capability prototyping activities
- Knowledge of operating systems and security practices
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of exploit techniques, including use after free or heap overflows
- Knowledge of specifications used in electronic device software, including ASN1, file formats, including IMG4, and interface specifications, including USB
- Knowledge of security features of iOS and Android, including Trustzone
- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
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- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
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