Mobile Security IOS

Dabster; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dabster is seeking a seasoned Mobile Security Engineer to safeguard our mobile apps across iOS and Android within hybrid UK locations. You will lead security initiatives, align with OWASP Mobile Top 10, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed protections from the design phase.

You will mentor engineers, shape mobile security strategy, and act as SME during major incidents, combining hands-on testing, threat modeling, and secure coding to drive secure releases.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering and mobile security.
• Deep understanding of iOS and Android architectures and security models.
• Hands-on experience with mobile penetration testing tools.
• Proven expertise in threat modeling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Secure mobile platforms across iOS and Android following OWASP guidelines.
• Conduct threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities early in the SDLC.
• Perform mobile penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on apps.
• Participate in design/architecture to implement secure coding practices.
• Mentor engineers and act as SME for major security incidents.

Skills

Mobile security

Threat modelling

Penetration testing

Secure coding

Security leadership

Tools

Burp Suite

Frida

MobSF

Charles Proxy

Job description

Locations: Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, or London (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Mobile Platform Security: Lead initiatives to secure mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., OWASP Mobile Top 10).
• Threat Modelling: Conduct comprehensive threat modeling exercises on mobile application architectures and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.
• Penetration Testing: Perform hands-on mobile penetration testing, reverse engineering, and vulnerability assessments on pre-release and live mobile applications.
• Security by Design: Actively participate in the design and architecture phases, providing concrete security improvement recommendations and enforcing secure coding practices.
• Mentorship & Leadership : Guide engineering teams on security best practices, shape mobile security strategies, and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-stakes security incidents.

Requirements

• experience in software engineering and mobile security.
• Deep understanding of iOS and Android OS architectures, security models, and sandbox mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with mobile penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Frida, MobSF, Charles Proxy).
• Proven expertise in threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE).

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex security risks into actionable remediation steps for developers