Full-Time

Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Mobile Security

Posted on 4/12/2025

AnaVation LLC

AnaVation LLC

51-200 employees

IT engineering services for federal government

No salary listed

Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA

Hybrid

Partially remote with two days per week on-site in Lorton, VA.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Python
Java
Operating Systems
iOS/Swift
C/C++
Android Development
Requirements
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in vulnerability research with a focus on mobile devices, operating systems, and protocol analysis.
  • Demonstrable experience in identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems (i.e., kernel, frameworks), mobile applications, and mobile device hardware/firmware.
  • Expertise in mobile operating systems architectures (i.e., iOS, Android) and security mechanisms.
  • Perform reverse engineering of mobile software and firmware to identify security flaws.
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, network protocols and frameworks.
  • Experience with programming languages (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra) and debugging tools (e.g., LLDB, GDB)
  • Experience with programming languages to include C, C++, Java, and scripting languages such as Python.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skill, with the ability to clearly articulate technical findings.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively identify, analyze, and exploit security vulnerabilities in mobile devices, operating systems, and applications.
  • Lead a team performing vulnerability research on mobile technologies to include iOS, Android, Linux, and other environments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field of study (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Experience with threat modeling methodologies.
  • Knowledge of cryptography and its applications.

AnaVation LLC provides IT engineering and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government. It helps agencies solve complex technical and analytical problems by delivering services such as intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity measures. The company operates by winning government contracts and projects, offering cost-effective and tailored solutions through a team of professionals called AnaVators who work to improve clients’ operational efficiency and security. AnaVation differentiates itself by focusing on deeply specialized government IT engineering expertise, long-term customer relationships, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes employees’ growth and positive work environment. The goal is to be a trusted partner for federal agencies, delivering practical, mission-focused engineering solutions that address their toughest technical challenges.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Federal cybersecurity spending reaches $15.4B by 2027; zero-trust and cloud security drive demand.
  • DoD allocates $8B+ through 2027 for cloud migration and legacy modernization projects.
  • Forensics and incident response services grow 18% annually as cyber threats escalate.

What critics are saying

  • CACI's $8.7B Applied Insight acquisition displaces AnaVation's small business set-aside advantages.
  • Palantir's $1.2B Army Vantage contract extension locks AnaVation out of intelligence fusion missions.
  • Commercial AI platforms like AWS Bedrock render 40% of AnaVation's proprietary systems obsolete.

What makes AnaVation LLC unique

  • AnaVation achieved FedRAMP High and DoD IL-4/5 authorization via AWS Bedrock integration.
  • Integrated end-to-end solutions across cybersecurity, big data, and analytics attract consolidating federal agencies.
  • Specialized expertise in intelligence collection, forensics, and exploitation serves niche IC/DoD missions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

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