Mobile Security Engineer

Adroit People Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a specialist in mobile platform security to design and deliver a world-class security framework for mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have experience in threat modeling, conducting security reviews, and developing pen-testing tools. This role is key to maintaining an agile security posture, ensuring confidence for engineers in an evolving threat landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience of mobile platform security and threat mitigation techniques.
• Proficient in conducting mobile application security reviews.
• Capable of developing pen-testing tools and maintaining security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a robust security framework for mobile platforms.
• Conduct regular reviews of mobile security posture.
• Research and explore emerging technologies in security.

Skills

Mobile platform security

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

Mobile app security standards (Android/iOS)

Tools

Security tools

Job description

About the team

Our team is accountable for security within the mobile channel. We provide a suite of mobile security components, that provides an all-round security posture in mobile apps including associated services (penetration testing, obfuscation, consultancy etc.).

Our mission is to build a scalable, adaptable, and proactive approach to securing LBGs mobile apps, enabling mobile engineers across the bank to operate with confidence and agility in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

We're passionate about our shared passion for delivering new features for customers across our brands in the mobile space.

This role will be pivotal in building, delivering, and driving the security of our mobile platform. The key aspect of this role is the design and delivery of a world-class security framework, including associated services (penetration testing, research, consultancy etc.).

What we need from you / essential skills & experience :

• Experience of Mobile platform security, threat modelling and mitigation techniques
• Capable of conducting regular reviews of our mobile application security posture using your hands‑on experience.
• Develop and maintain pen-testing security tools, scripts, policies and procedures
• In depth knowledge of mobile app security standards (Android / iOS)

Desirable knowledge & experience

• Familiarity with mobile development, DevSecOps tooling, testing and automation frameworks.
• Have deep knowledge and experience using the mobile security tools.
• Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, encryption, and cryptography patterns.
• Experience in proactive researching of new technologies emerging in the security landscape.