Mobile Application Security Engineer

Mobile Application Security Engineer-Digital Banking Kotak 811-Regional Sales

As a Mobile Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our mobile banking platform. Your primary responsibility will be to identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring our applications are resilient against potential threats. You will collaborate with our development teams to implement secure coding practices and stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies.

• Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing of mobile applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Develop and implement security best practices and guidelines for mobile application development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and security experts, to integrate security measures into the application development lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and provide recommendations for proactive security measures.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to developers, ensuring secure coding practices are followed and potential security flaws are addressed.
• Implement and maintain robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, ensuring user data privacy and confidentiality.
• Design and implement secure data storage and transmission mechanisms, protecting sensitive information during transit and at rest.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts, investigating and responding to potential security incidents promptly.
• Conduct security awareness training and workshops for development teams, promoting a security-first mindset throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mobile application security, with a strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with mobile application security testing tools and techniques, including static and dynamic analysis.
• Proficiency in mobile application development frameworks and programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, or React Native.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations, including OWASP Mobile Top 10, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Experience with mobile application security testing frameworks and tools, such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or Mobile Security Framework (MobSF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify potential security risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to security, with a passion for staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based mobile application development and security is an added advantage.

Experience Level

Mid Level