NowSecure is actively seeking a Mobile Application Security Analyst in our Chicagoland corporate office for our exciting, high-profile security projects that focus on the security of mobile apps. Collaborate with our expert global team of mobile security researchers!

This role will be responsible for performing mobile security analysis using best-of-breed tools and techniques, including viaLab. The ideal candidate is highly energetic and interested in working in a company with many responsibilities and opportunities to learn. In addition, this person must be willing to work flexible hours and participate in occasional client meetings. This is a technical position that presents significant opportunity to do research, present at conferences, and pursue career advancement. Members of our R&D team have presented at DefCon, Black Hat, and RSA Conference, to name a few.

Position Responsibilities:

• Understand the specific security details related to mobile apps, devices and operating systems
• Utilize hacking and pen testing techniques to target mobile apps and Web services, and test their security
• Examine transmitted and stored data for personally identifiable information (PII) and/or mobile application artifacts
• Assist with development of automation tools.
• Present specific intelligence on the data risk profile of applications when in actual use
• Identify key strategies for remediation of vulnerabilities
• Create technically sound and actionable reports for customers
• Continuously monitor the state of the mobile security industry with an eye towards innovation
• Work with our R&D team to assure continuous upgrades to existing offerings and the development of new cutting edge mobile security solutions
• Work in an agile and expedited project structure

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years IT security experience
• Experience with Linux, command line, configuration and scripting
• Must demonstrate a strong fundamental understanding of security.
• Experience with reverse engineering iOS apps (including ARM64) is required
• Experience with reverse engineering Android and Windows Phone apps is a plus
• Advanced working knowledge of Cycript and runtime analysis
• Experience with iOS app development is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Applicable Certifications include: CISSP, OSCP, CHFI, CEH, GPEN, GWAPT
• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• High integrity, no criminal history or drug use
• Ability to work independently and with a team