Expert/Senior iOS Vulnerability Researcher in McLean, Virginia

ELEKS is looking for an Expert/Senior iOS Vulnerability Researcher in McLean, Virginia, USA.

ABOUT CLIENT

The project focuses on enhancing national and commercial resilience against mobile threats in the field of cybersecurity. A team of top experts works together to solve the most difficult problems in modern technology.

REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance
5+ years of experience in mobile vulnerability research or reverse engineering
Strong proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, and ARM64 assembly
In-depth understanding of iOS platform security mechanisms, including sandboxing and jailbreak techniques
Hands-on experience with browser/JavaScript fuzzing, Apple kernel internals, and memory corruption vulnerabilities
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to clearly document technical findings
Ability to work professionally, reliably, and independently

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct static and dynamic vulnerability research across iOS applications and firmware
Design and execute fuzzing campaigns targeting iOS components
Reverse engineer iOS binaries using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Hopper
Develop proof-of-concept exploits and support the responsible disclosure process
Collaborate with offensive security and red teams to assess real-world impact
Document research findings and contribute to technical reports and internal security advisories
Maintain and enhance internal mobile fuzzing frameworks
Assist in threat emulation and defense hardening initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

14 paid days off
8 paid sick leaves
Paid federal US holidays
Nonpaid leaves
Medical insurance (including dental and vision)
Close cooperation with a customer
Challenging tasks
Competence development
401(k) plan

ABOUT ELEKS

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.