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Senior Security Consultant roles in risk assessment, penetration testing, and compliance advisory qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related STEM field. Your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build specialized experience, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsNetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001.
NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer-first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award-winning workplace culture and get to know our A-Team at www.netspi.com/careers.
We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated technical depth and breadth in Android Malware Reverse Engineering as well as the soft skills to effectively communicate with executive and technical teams. In this role, you'll have the ability to work alongside a world-class team using top-tier custom tools. Applicants are expected to leverage strong problem-solving skills, as well as lead, collaborate, and innovate to deliver high-quality exercises and exceptional experiences for our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Perform malware reverse engineering on Android applications.
- Create and deliver reports to clients.
- Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies that will help improve their security posture.
- Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for reverse engineering Android applications.
- Participate in the ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, in addition to thought leadership (via blogs, presentations, white papers, webinars, podcast, vlogs and tweets.)
- Provide pre-sales support by assisting with scoping prospective engagements.
- Act as a resource for internal team members as it relates to in-depth technical questions or best practices.
- Responsible for QA activities in assigned service lines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 1-5 years of experience performing Android malware reverse engineering.
- Includes experience with reversing tools such as Ghidra, IDA, jadx, etc.
- 3-5 years of offensive security experience.
- Experience with disassemblers and debuggers.
- Experience with dynamic instrumentation toolkits.
- Examples include Frida
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of Android Operating System.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python.
- Experience analyzing malicious Android applications.
- The ability to reverse engineer proprietary application layer protocols.
- Knowledge of operating system and application internals for Android.
- GREM, PMRP, Zero2Automated or similar certifications.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001.
NetSPI is on an exciting growth journey as we disrupt and improve the proactive security market. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative, innovative, and customer-first mindset to join our team. Learn more about our award-winning workplace culture and get to know our A-Team at www.netspi.com/careers.
We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated technical depth and breadth in Android Malware Reverse Engineering as well as the soft skills to effectively communicate with executive and technical teams. In this role, you'll have the ability to work alongside a world-class team using top-tier custom tools. Applicants are expected to leverage strong problem-solving skills, as well as lead, collaborate, and innovate to deliver high-quality exercises and exceptional experiences for our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Perform malware reverse engineering on Android applications.
- Create and deliver reports to clients.
- Collaborate with clients to create remediation strategies that will help improve their security posture.
- Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for reverse engineering Android applications.
- Participate in the ongoing development/enhancement of NetSPI services and processes, in addition to thought leadership (via blogs, presentations, white papers, webinars, podcast, vlogs and tweets.)
- Provide pre-sales support by assisting with scoping prospective engagements.
- Act as a resource for internal team members as it relates to in-depth technical questions or best practices.
- Responsible for QA activities in assigned service lines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 1-5 years of experience performing Android malware reverse engineering.
- Includes experience with reversing tools such as Ghidra, IDA, jadx, etc.
- 3-5 years of offensive security experience.
- Experience with disassemblers and debuggers.
- Experience with dynamic instrumentation toolkits.
- Examples include Frida
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of Android Operating System.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python.
- Experience analyzing malicious Android applications.
- The ability to reverse engineer proprietary application layer protocols.
- Knowledge of operating system and application internals for Android.
- GREM, PMRP, Zero2Automated or similar certifications.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Security Consultant
Verify your degree CIP code eligibility
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program list. Cybersecurity, information assurance, and computer science degrees qualify, but a general business degree with a tech concentration often does not.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to final rounds. E-Verify participation is a legal requirement for STEM OPT employers, and finding out after an offer wastes critical authorization time.
Target consulting firms with cleared-work pipelines
Many Senior Security Consultant roles require or prefer security clearance eligibility. Prioritize firms that sponsor clearance investigations for OPT holders, since clearance timelines can extend well beyond your initial 12-month OPT window into your STEM extension period.
Align your I-983 training plan to billable deliverables
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your daily consulting work. Map specific project deliverables, such as vulnerability assessments or architecture reviews, to learning objectives your DSO and employer will both sign off on.
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Does a cybersecurity or information assurance degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for Senior Security Consultant roles?
Yes. Degrees in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, and closely related fields appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list and qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO can confirm your specific degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. If your degree is in a adjacent field like management information systems, verify the exact CIP code with your school before assuming eligibility.
What E-Verify requirement applies to employers hiring Senior Security Consultants on STEM OPT?
Every employer hiring a STEM OPT student must be enrolled in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification program. This applies regardless of company size or whether the role is a direct hire or contract position at a consulting firm. Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage. USCIS will not approve a STEM OPT extension if the employer is not enrolled.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Senior Security Consultant position?
The I-983 must document a clear connection between your STEM degree and the specific work you'll perform as a Senior Security Consultant. List concrete activities like penetration testing, security architecture design, or risk assessment, and tie each to formal learning objectives. Both you and an authorized company official must sign the plan, and your DSO must receive an updated I-983 if your role or employer changes.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery for an October 1 start date, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT authorization through September 30. You can continue working as a Senior Security Consultant during this period without interruption, as long as you remain with the same employer and your I-983 training plan is current.
Where can I find Senior Security Consultant jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 and STEM OPT students and filters roles by employers with verified sponsorship history using DOL Labor Condition Application data. Searching there lets you focus on companies that have already navigated the E-Verify enrollment and authorization paperwork, rather than screening employers manually during your application process.
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