Senior Penetration Tester, Android Security at Samsung Research America

Mountain View, California, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5+ years’ experience in Penetration testing including with 2+ years experience in Android
Comprehensive knowledge in Information Security practices on malware, phishing attacks, attack vectors and methods to protect against threats
Extensive Knowledge in Java, Kotlin or C or any relevant programming language
Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g. IDA Pro & Ghidra), debugging tools (e.g. JTAG/SWD)
Strong communications, documentation and reporting skills
Special Attributes
Experience in Endpoint security platforms
History in cyber security competitions or CTFs
Blogpost on security research, walkthroughs or PoCs on security domain
Malware development or reverse engineering experience
Experience testing Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR) platforms, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) or related products
Cyber Security or Security relevant disciplines
Certifications in offensive security: OSCP or OSWA or OSWE or CRTO or BSCP or similar

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in our product solutions, deep diving into design/architecture, & execute white box and black box penetration scenarios
Plan, scope and conduct vulnerability assessment/ Penetration test on internal / external facing public assets such as Android platform, Android Apps, Backend APIs, and Cloud services
Research and conduct adversary simulation for known security threats and identify novel attack vectors to test a system’s relative security readiness
Conduct Threat modelling, Threat Intelligence and scoping with stakeholders
Assist in creating and maintaining internal penetration testing and practice within QA team
Build Test harness & required Automation suites and validate attack vectors in Threat Lab
Creating and targeting journals publications on security research
Vulnerability logging and tracking until closure
Co-ordinate with program management, security architects at Internal & offshore sites to present the plan, strategy and reports
Stays up to date on current tools, technologies, and vulnerabilities to incorporate into testing practices
Research and developing exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Penetration TestingAndroid SecurityVulnerability AssessmentThreat ModelingThreat IntelligenceWhite Box TestingBlack Box TestingAPI TestingCloud SecurityAdversary Simulation

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What is the salary for the Senior Penetration Tester position?

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Is this Senior Penetration Tester role remote or office-based?

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What are the required skills for this Senior Penetration Tester role?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent), 5+ years of penetration testing experience including 2+ years in Android, and comprehensive knowledge of information security practices on malware, phishing attacks, attack vectors, and protection methods.

What is the work environment like at the DQI lab?

The lab offers a demanding, fast-paced environment where you conduct research on new automation tools, refine QA processes for endpoint security solutions like Samsung Knox, and perform original research in the quality domain.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Penetration Tester position?

A strong candidate is a creative thinker, excellent communicator with a passion for security, 5+ years in penetration testing (including 2+ in Android), and expertise in information security practices, ready to work in a fast-paced environment on Samsung Knox security.

Samsung Research America

Develops advanced technology in multiple domains

About Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America specializes in advanced technologies such as next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, digital media, mobile platforms, and digital health. Their innovations include FadeNet, a convolutional neural-network based technology, and the ECG Monitor App, which enables ECG recording using Galaxy Watch for atrial fibrillation screening.

Senior Penetration Tester, Android Security at Samsung Research America

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Onsite Fitness Facility

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Coffee Barista Bar

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Dog Friendly Campus

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