Mobile Application Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
Locations Fort Meade, Maryland, US Posted 62 days ago $69,400$158,000 / year

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TL;DR

As a Mobile Application Security Engineer at our innovative firm, you will join an agile team of experts dedicated to enhancing the security of mobile applications for government clients. Your primary responsibilities include conducting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on various software systems, performing static and dynamic security assessments, and using tools like mitmproxy and Wireshark for protocol and network analysis. You’ll also leverage automation and machine learning techniques to streamline your work processes and contribute to the development of cutting-edge security solutions. This role requires a solid understanding of iOS and Android operating systems, common mobile application vulnerabilities, and experience with mobile app pen testing. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of OAuth and PKI, and certifications such as Security+, CEH, or SANS Mobile Device Security.

Skills

iOS Android mitmproxy Wireshark OAuth PKI OWASP Mobile Top 10 MSTG Secret clearance required Bachelor's degree

What you'll do

  • Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of mobile applications.
  • Perform static and dynamic security assessments on iOS and Android apps.
  • Analyze network protocols and traffic using tools like mitmproxy and Wireshark.
  • Identify common vulnerabilities in mobile applications and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Develop automated scripts and use machine learning to enhance security testing processes.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience with iOS and Android mobile device operating systems.
  • Knowledge of static and dynamic mobile app security analysis concepts, protocol, and network analysis using tools like mitmproxy and Wireshark.
  • Understanding of common mobile application vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Market check

Salary context

This $69,400–$158,000 range sits above 10% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$212,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400$190,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 616 roles with salary data.

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