Malware Analyst / Pen Tester – Android | £625–£650 p/d | Outside IR35 | Hybrid – London | 6 Months

SR2 are supporting a major global tech client in the expansion of their elite malware analysis team.

They’re hiring two Malware Analysts with deep Android security expertise to uncover malicious behaviours, reverse engineer complex APKs, and assess real-world risks at scale. This isn’t about bug hunting, this is deep forensic work to detect intentionally hidden threats.

🔍 The Role:

• Reverse engineering Android apps to detect hidden malicious behaviour
• Analysing potential threats: malware, premium call triggers, surveillance capabilities
• Supporting automated detection with human-led scrutiny and investigation

✅ Must-Have:

• Strong hands-on experience in Android malware analysis
• Background in reverse engineering APKs and obfuscated code
• Security-first mindset with the ability to think like an attacker

💡 Nice to Have:

• Experience at large antivirus/security firms or on high-scale malware analysis projects
• Exposure to large app store environments or critical infrastructure vetting

📦 Details:

• Day Rate: £625–£650 p/d (flexible for the right profile)
• IR35: Outside
• Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension)
• Location: Hybrid – London (UK only)
• Interview Process: Single-stage