Android Developer - Reverse Engineering

Android Developer – Reverse Engineering

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for an Android Developer to join a dynamic team solving real-time cyber challenges, working in the Dulles, VA area. The position requires a candidate who enjoys working on mission-focused objectives closely aligned with end users. This role will focus on developing custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom software for the Android platform
• Debug and diagnose issues using both COTS and GOTS tools
• Lead and mentor junior developers to meet mission objectives
• Understand and apply knowledge of network fundamentals
• Develop documentation to support developed software and techniques
• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis
• Develop proof-of-concept exploit software and work with Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools and techniques

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in mobile software development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• Proficient in Python and C development
• Experience with UNIX applications and mission-relevant platforms
• Expertise in network sockets programming and packet-level protocols
• Skilled in code tracing using WinDbg, gdb, and IDA Pro
• Experience in reverse engineering native binaries
• Familiarity with Unix kernel internals and object file formats (e.g., ELF)
• Understanding of security protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, NX) and evasion techniques
• Experience with version control tools such as git, GitLab
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Experience:

• Native-level mobile development experience
• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Assembly programming, preferably ARM
• Experience with Objective-C, Swift, or C++ programming
• Understanding of mobile security mechanisms such as SELinux and application sandboxing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark. 

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.