Mahmoud Mahajna
Senior Software Enginner | Security ResearcherHaifa, IL
I'm a Software Engineer and Security Researcher with over 10+ years of experience spanning software development and cybersecurity. I specialize in building scalable applications, identifying security vulnerabilities, reverse engineering, and malware analysis. I'm passionate about understanding how systems work, uncovering their weaknesses, and engineering secure, reliable solutions.
Experience
ActiveFenceWorking
Security Researcher
Nov 2025 – Present
Israel (Hybrid)
Research Android malware campaigns, reverse engineer APKs and ARM64 native libraries, and investigate malicious behavior through static and dynamic analysis. Identify evasion techniques, exploitation paths, and malicious infrastructure while developing AI-assisted research and automation workflows.
AndroidIDA ProBinary NinjaJEBJADXFridaARM64PythonSynack Red Team
Security Researcher
Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Remote (Remote)
Conducted offensive security assessments across web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise environments. Identified and exploited vulnerabilities, reverse engineered mobile applications, and assessed Active Directory security. Developed automation tools and documented findings with actionable remediation guidance.
Burp SuiteFridaGhidraPythonAWSActive DirectoryBloodHoundVia Transportation
Backend Developer
Dec 2021 – Jul 2023
Israel (On-Site)
Designed and developed scalable Node.js microservices on AWS for workforce and shift management. Built event-driven integrations using AWS Lambda, SQS, and SNS, developed Flask APIs, and optimized real-time services for performance and infrastructure efficiency.
Node.jsPythonFlaskAWSLambdaSQSSNSMunters
Full Stack Developer
Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
Israel (On-Site)
Developed web applications for IoT-based agricultural climate control systems using Angular and TypeScript. Integrated Azure IoT Hub to enable real-time environmental monitoring, remote configuration, and management of connected devices.
TypeScriptAngularAzureAzure IoT HubIoTHOT
Full Stack Developer
Jan 2018 – Dec 2020
Israel (On-Site)
Developed customer-facing web applications and internal management tools, including an Angular-based service purchasing platform, WPF administration applications, and custom Umbraco CMS features.
AngularTypeScriptC#WPFUmbraco CMS
Skills
Programming Languages
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Databases & Messaging
Cloud & DevOps
Cyber Security
Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
Operating Systems