Mobile Security Lead

Absa Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group is seeking a Security Lead for their Mobile Banking App, responsible for driving security strategies across iOS and Android platforms. This position involves conducting assessments, developing security policies, and providing technical leadership in mobile security practices, while collaborating with development teams to ensure integration of security measures throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Lead the security strategy for mobile applications.
• Experience with Digital.ai App Protection or similar Mobile Security tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies and best practices.
• Respond to security incidents and conduct forensic analysis.

Skills

Security assessments

Penetration testing

Vulnerability analysis

Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Digital.ai App Protection

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Lead and drive the security strategy for the Absa Mobile Banking App across iOS and Android platforms.

Job Description

• Lead and drive the security strategy for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Maintain and optimise the DevSecOps build pipelines for the Absa Mobile Banking App.
• Monitor emerging threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Provide technical leadership on encryption, authentication, and secure coding practices.
• Respond to security incidents and conduct forensic analysis when necessary.
• Educate teams on mobile security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide assistance and guidance on Mobile Security related matters to other Mobile teams within the organisation.
• Liaise with Financial Industry Security experts for knowledge sharing and threat alerting.
• Experience with Digital.ai App Protection or similar Mobile Security toolchains
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised