Security Engineer (II)

About the Role

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader to support an immediate spike in New Product Introduction (NPI) feature launches. We are seeking a Security Engineer to join the Android Security / Platforms & Devices team. In this role, you will act as a crucial force multiplier, taking on operational security workloads, specifically launch risk assessments-so senior security engineers can focus on deep architecture.

This position focuses on securing a custom, forked version of the Android operating system, addressing patch backporting, OS migration security, and pre-market launch feature reviews.

What You'll Do

• Conduct routine security risk assessments for upcoming feature launches over the next 3-6 months to ensure user data protection and proper access controls.
• Execute, interpret, and analyze outputs from security tools, including static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), and fuzzers.
• Perform targeted security-focused code reviews in Java and Kotlin.
• Communicate vulnerability findings and actionable remediation steps directly to software development teams.
• Participate in minor bug fixing and leverage Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to optimize vulnerability analysis and triage.
• Serve as an active contributor to the specialized security working group, helping unblock launch gates on schedule.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated security engineering and risk assessment experience.
• Hands-on proficiency reading and reviewing code in Java and Kotlin.
• Core understanding of operating system internals and platform security components (e.g., SE Linux, APK structures).
• Practical experience running or interpreting results from common security tooling (SAST, DAST, Fuzzers).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate risks to software developers.

Highly Valued / Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within Google's developer ecosystem (familiarity with internal environments/tools such as Buganizer, Cloudtop, or JetSki) to enable rapid onboarding.
• Direct experience with Android OS platform security, Android kernel security, or backporting security patches.
• Background in penetration testing for physical devices or systems (e.g., IoT devices, connected cameras, hardware platforms).
• Published Android security research, articles, or recognized Google/Android Bug Bounties.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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