Mobile Specialist Security Consultant
Manchester, Hybrid
We’re NCC Group - global leaders in cyber security and technical assurance. Right now, we’re scaling our elite Mobile Security Practice and we are looking for a deeply technical, hands-on specialist to join us.
The role:
You’ll be part of our Technical Assurance Services team, embedded with some of the most security-conscious clients in the UK and beyond.
You will dissect iOS and Android applications via reverse engineering, binary instrumentation, code review, mobile malware techniques, uncovering vulnerabilities others have missed, and help clients understand risk in a language they can act on.
Your day to day:
1. Perform black-box assessments and source code reviews of iOS and Android apps
2. Use tools, techniques, and your own ingenuity to reverse engineer and exploit mobile applications
3. Travel (occasionally) for on-site engagements
4. Translate complex technical findings into language that business stakeholders understand
5. Mentor others, contribute to internal research, and continuously sharpen your knowledge.
We’re looking for:
6. Deep knowledge of mobile security assessment methodologies
7. Hands-on experience with binary instrumentation, reverse engineering, and dynamic analysis
8. Fluency with Swift, Kotlin, Java, and the ability to dissect decompiled code
9. Understanding of mobile OS internals, security features, and common malware techniques
10. Strong communicator who can hold their own in technical deep-dives and boardroom conversations.
Bonus points if you’ve got:
11. Experience in financial services or regulated industries
12. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, or SDLC pipelines
13. Web application or API testing experience.
Why Join NCC Group?
14. Work with one of the most respected names in cybersecurity.
15. Be part of a team that values technical excellence, autonomy, and ongoing development.
16. Get access to personalised training, research time, and industry visibility.
17. Contribute to high-impact projects that make a real-world difference.
Beyond this, we have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
⏰Flexible working
💸 Financial & Investment
Pension
Life Assurance
Share Save Scheme
Maternity & Paternity leave
🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes
⚡ Green Car Scheme
🚴 Cycle Scheme
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program
🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness
🎓 Learning & Development
Ready to level up your mobile testing career?
Apply now and bring your expertise where it will be recognised, challenged, and developed.