Senior Cybersecurity Expert Needed for APT Defense

Job ID: 39510087

Budget: $25 – $50 USD

Looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Expert – Mobile, Blockchain, and Network Defense
Project Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced freelance cybersecurity engineer to design and deploy a high-assurance personal security environment. The focus is on protection against advanced persistent threats (APT), including NSO (Pegasus), zero-click exploits, blockchain deanonymization, and mobile/network surveillance.

This is a discreet and sensitive engagement with potential for long-term collaboration.
Applicants must demonstrate real-world experience defending against sophisticated, targeted threats.

Required Expertise
Mobile & Endpoint Security

Experience detecting and mitigating Pegasus, Predator, Hermit, or similar threats

Use of mobile forensic tools such as MVT, Frida, MobSF

Hardening Android/iOS devices using GrapheneOS or CalyxOS

Securing baseband, rooting detection, and sandboxing

Network & Infrastructure Security

Setup and configuration of IDS/NIDS tools: Suricata, Zeek, OSSEC/Wazuh

Traffic analysis with Wireshark, tcpdump

VPN configuration and deployment: WireGuard, OpenVPN, pfSense

Advanced firewalling, DNS over HTTPS, Tor bridges, VLAN isolation

Blockchain Privacy & Transaction Obfuscation

Anonymizing crypto transactions using tools like Tornado Cash, Wasabi, Samourai, or Monero

Understanding of mixers, stealth addresses, CoinJoin, and privacy-preserving protocols

Experience with blockchain forensics and counter-tracing techniques

Securing private keys and cold wallets

Encrypted Communications & Identity Separation

Hands-on experience with GPG/PGP, Signal CLI, Matrix/Element, Session

Expertise in anonymous identity management and compartmentalized environments

Familiarity with secure operating systems: Qubes OS, Whonix, Tails

Forensics & Malware Analysis

Skilled with Ghidra, IDA Pro, Volatility, Autopsy, FTK

Reverse engineering and threat investigation capabilities

Preferred Qualifications
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Experience with Ansible or Terraform for security automation

Background in offensive security, red teaming, or threat intelligence

Terms
Remote, flexible hours

Project-based or milestone-based payments

High confidentiality required (NDA will be signed)

Opportunity for long-term retainer for the right fit