Join to apply for the Penetration Tester role at NCC GroupMobile Specialist Security Consultant – Manchester, HybridWe’re NCC Group - global leaders in cyber security and technical assurance. We are scaling our Mobile Security Practice and 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 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:Perform black-box assessments and source code reviews of iOS and Android appsUse tools, techniques, and your own ingenuity to reverse engineer and exploit mobile applicationsTravel (occasionally) for on-site engagementsTranslate complex technical findings into language that business stakeholders understandMentor others, contribute to internal research, and continuously sharpen your knowledgeDeep knowledge of mobile security assessment methodologiesHands-on experience with binary instrumentation, reverse engineering, and dynamic analysisFluency with Swift, Kotlin, Java, and the ability to dissect decompiled codeUnderstanding of mobile OS internals, security features, and common malware techniquesStrong communicator who can hold their own in technical deep-dives and boardroom conversationsExperience in financial services or regulated industriesFamiliarity with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, or SDLC pipelinesWeb application or API testing experienceWhy Join NCC Group?Work with one of the most respected names in cybersecurityBe part of a team that values technical excellence, autonomy, and ongoing developmentGet access to personalised training, research time, and industry visibilityContribute to high-impact projects that make a real-world differenceBeyond this, we have a high-performance culture balanced with well-being initiatives and benefits:PensionLife AssuranceShare Save SchemeMaternity & Paternity leaveCommunity & Volunteering ProgrammesLearning & DevelopmentReady to level up your mobile testing career?Apply now and bring your expertise where it will be recognised, challenged, and developed.About your applicationWe review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for future vacancies and would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation Technology, Training, and AnalystIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NCC Group by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Penetration Tester” roles.Location snapshots: Stockport, Manchester, and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr