Research into threats (such as root/jailbreak and hiding thereof, app tampering, runtime tampering, etc.) in mobile phone operating systems and applications on Android / iOS / Harmony OS Next.
Work with the team to develop protection mechanisms through reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploitation and mitigation techniques and mobile/embedded development.
Work with the team to perform penetration test on V-Key’s products and applications.
Work with the team to script attacks and defences for mobile devices in general and for mobile applications.
Develop customer-facing security attack and defense demonstrations.
Work with the team on security solutions architectures involving not just the mobile device, but also other networked components, leveraging authentication protocols (OAuth2, FIDO2, etc.), and understanding and assessing cryptographic protocols and algorithms as needed.

Should have 5+ years of experience into this relevant field.
Good understanding of operating system internals (one or more of Android, iOS, Harmony OS Next, Linux, etc.) and app development (especially mobile).
Familiar with rooting/jailbreaking, runtime tampering, app tampering, and tools that can be used to hide them.
Familiar with attack and reverse engineering tools such as Frida, Theos, Ghidra, and IDA Pro.
Familiar with web VAPT tools like Burp Suite.
Familiar with how various tools/methodologies work, allowing innovation and creative solutions, not just comfortable using the tools as is.
Good understanding of threat modelling, including familiarity with at least one threat modelling framework.
A strong self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision, while still receptive to suggestions and ways to improve.
Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast moving and growing environment.
Positive work attitude, proactive and highly driven.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math (especially related to cryptography) or related field.
Certifications related to information security, ethical hacking, security solution design.
Have built tools/scripts to help with various security research tasks.

Senior/Lead Security Researcher

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