Mobile Security Researcher

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Our team covers the full life cycle from reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn-around times. Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products.

We seek a qualified engineer that can perform as a team member on activities involved with Android research, reverse engineering, development, testing, maintenance, and modification of classified and unclassified software.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience
• Vulnerability research and reverse engineering experience of public Android targets
• Reverse engineering utilizing any of IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
• Experience with source management tools (e.g.: Git, Confluence)
• Experience with assembly language (e.g.: x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)

Bonus Points if you have:

• C/C++/Python Capture the Flag (CTF) experience
• Fuzzer development
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• Android tool development experience
• Android baseband research experience
• Advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• Interest in attending Black Hat and Def Con (or similar) events

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:$126,300—$243,100 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country c