Security Architect with Mobile experience

Security Architect - Mobile Applications

Location: London | Hybrid

Type: Contract

We are looking for a Security Architect with strong Mobile Application experience to design and assure secure, scalable solutions across mobile, cloud, and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and threat assessments to ensure solutions are secure by design and ready for development.

• Act as an SME in mobile application security (iOS & Android).

• Conduct and oversee mobile penetration testing, runtime analysis, and threat modelling aligned to OWASP MASVS and NCSC CHECK standards.

• Identify, assess, and prioritise security risks across systems, applications, and networks.

• Design secure architectures using modern principles such as Zero Trust.

• Translate technical security risks into clear, business-focused insights for senior stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on mobile security.

• Advanced knowledge of mobile app security, threat modelling, and secure architecture.

• Strong understanding of OWASP, NCSC guidance, and secure design patterns.

Desirable

• Experience embedding security into the Mobile SDLC (iOS & Android).

• Knowledge of client-side controls (obfuscation, encryption, jailbreak/root detection).

• Experience securing mobile APIs and Back End communications.

• Understanding of Swift or Kotlin and mobile security best practices.

• SANS Mobile Device Security or Ethical Hacking training.