Job Title: Mobile Application Security Lead (AppSec)
Location: Mumbai
Experience Required: 4–5 Years
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Job Overview:
Talakunchi Networks Pvt Ltd is seeking a skilled and motivated Mobile Application Security Lead to oversee and deliver comprehensive security assessments across Android and iOS platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app penetration testing and will serve as both a technical lead and client-facing expert, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute mobile app security testing for Android and iOS platforms.
- Perform both automated and manual penetration testing including:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Runtime instrumentation and analysis
- Reverse engineer APKs/IPAs to identify vulnerabilities such as hardcoded secrets and logic flaws.
- Identify and report security issues based on OWASP Mobile Top 10, insecure storage, transport layer issues, and platform-specific flaws.
- Use advanced tools: Frida, Objection, MobSF, Burp Suite, Jadx, APKTool, Xposed, Postman, etc.
- Prepare detailed technical reports with:
- Risk ratings (CVSSv4/custom)
- Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Practical remediation recommendations
- Interact with client-side stakeholders such as AppDev, QA, and InfoSec teams.
- Review and validate deliverables prepared by junior team members.
- Assist in pre-sales efforts: scope definition, effort estimation, and technical discussions.
- Mentor and train junior security analysts in mobile AppSec practices.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile vulnerabilities, trends, and tools.
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of mobile security architecture, Android/iOS internals, and sandboxing
- In-depth knowledge of OWASP Mobile Top 10 and MASVS
- Proficient in tools such as:
- Frida, Objection, Burp Suite, MobSF, Charles Proxy, APKTool, Jadx
- Postman/Insomnia for API testing
- Experience with Jailbreaking/Rooting, SSL pinning bypass, and secure coding practices
- Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD environments
- Experience in ticketing systems like Jira, ServiceNow, etc.
Preferred Certifications:
- CEH
- eMAPT
- eWPTXv2
Bonus Points For:
- Knowledge of mobile CI/CD security pipeline
- Familiarity with banking/fintech security standards (RBI, PCI DSS, etc.)
- Experience in effort estimation and VAPT project planning
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