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Android Vulnerability Researcher

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Strong problem solving, analytical and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture concepts and assembly language with a focus on AArch64 and x86_64
  • Code auditing skills for C, C++, Java/JNI
  • Reverse engineering skills for the above architectures

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Understand interactions between Android components and map the attack surface
  • Document findings and convey the information to the rest of the team

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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CENSUS

  • Cybersecurity
  • SME
  • 51–200
CENSUS is an independent, privately funded and internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security services to public and private organizations around the world, including international financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting edge research, scientific analysis and real world engineering, CENSUS delivers unparalleled security assessment services for software, devices, infrastructure and organizations. Through assessment services that cover all aspects of product development we enable clients to meet the requirements of planned product releases. Through focused consultancy services we help clients in their cybersecurity maturity journey, improving their cyber resilience and protecting their digital investments. CENSUS is committed to the highest standards of service delivery and operations. We are an ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and CREST certified company, while our engineering team holds Offensive Security, CREST, GCIH, CEH, ISACA Cobit5 and ISO 27001 & 9001 auditor certifications. We constantly strive for technical excellence in our work and high quality deliverables, to best support the complex needs of those that define the Digital Now.

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Job description

CENSUS is an internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security assessment services to public and private organizations around the world, including international financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and real-world engineering, we deliver unparalleled security assessment services for software, devices, infrastructure, and organizations. Learn more about CENSUS at census-labs.com.

About the Role

CENSUS is looking for an Android Vulnerability Researcher specializing in the discovery, documentation and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, utilizing code auditing, reverse engineering and security testing methodologies.

Projects will target the Android ecosystem, usually userland and kernel, but bootloaders, hypervisors and TEEs are also possible.

This is a hands-on, low-level research role that will require the development of exploit code and advanced chaining and post-exploitation techniques, beyond a simple proof-of-concept.

Requirements

  • Strong problem solving, analytical and presentation skills.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture concepts and assembly language
  • with a focus on AArch64 and x86_64.
  • Code auditing skills for C, C++, Java/JNI. Python, Rust and Kotlin are
  • considered a plus.
  • Reverse engineering skills for the above architectures.
  • Experience with Android debugging and its idiosyncrasies, preferably both
  • userland and kernel.
  • Ability to design and develop fuzzing techniques.
  • Be confident with the Android ecosystem; building and modifying AOSP,
  • updating and rooting devices, developing tools and applications for
  • proof-of-concept etc.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Understand interactions between Android components, map the attack surface
  • and come up with novel attack scenarios and vulnerabilities.
  • Understand existing exploit chains, test, port and maintain their components.
  • Document findings and convey the information to the rest of the team.

What We Offer

Please note that some of the benefits listed below are applicable only to full-time employees in locations where CENSUS has a legal entity.

🌱 The chance to be part fast-growing, global cybersecurity company

🀝 A collaborative, purpose-driven team with a strong learning mindset

πŸ“ˆ Competitive salary and benefits, such as but not limited to:

πŸŽ‚ Birthday Paid Day off

πŸͺ Coffee, lunch and office snacks free of charge

βš•οΈPrivate Medical and Life Insurance covering employees & family members

πŸŽ“ Funded certifications & postgraduate programs

🎁 Recognition programs including welcome gift, new year celebration gift, referral bonus and long service vouchers

🌍 Exposure to international teams, leaders, and challenges

πŸ’‘ Opportunities for professional growth, development, innovation, and more!

πŸ“© Apply today to start the conversation with People & Culture Team.

CENSUS is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

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