Junior Cyber Security Engineer - Mobile

Company description 

Worlder TEAM is a startup founded by two doctorates and a project manager from Carnegie Mellon University, one of the top universities in engineering and technology-based in the United States. Our company is on a mission to create a groundbreaking platform that empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to effortlessly expand their businesses globally, as outlined in our mission statement, "Create a platform that takes SMEs global effortlessly." We're looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

Experience: Cybersecurity Background with 1-2 years of experience

Job Description: 

We are seeking a motivated Jr. Cyber Security Engineer - Mobile with an interest in mobile application security (especially Android and iOS platforms) to support our security team. As a junior, you will assist in maintaining and improving the security posture of our mobile applications while gaining hands-on experience with real-world tools, environments, and best practices. This role is designed for learning and growth, with the potential to transition into a more senior role.

Responsibilities:

As a Junior, you will work under guidance from senior engineers on tasks such as:

• Assist in reviewing mobile application configurations and learning how to design secure mobile architectures.
• Support basic mobile security tasks such as reviewing app permissions, checking secure storage implementations, and monitoring mobile-related security alerts.
• Help with conducting preliminary mobile application security assessments (static and dynamic analysis) and documenting findings.
• Assist in routine reviews of mobile codebases and third-party SDKs to identify common misconfigurations or vulnerabilities.

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• Participate in monitoring mobile security tools and helping respond to low-priority alerts or incidents under supervision.
• Work with mobile development teams to gain exposure to integrating security controls into the mobile CI/CD pipeline (code signing, dependency scanning, security testing).
• Stay updated on Android/iOS security fundamentals, mobile OS updates, and emerging mobile threat trends.
• Contribute to maintaining mobile security documentation, secure coding guidelines, and procedures.
• Support team activities such as preparing training material or secure mobile development awareness content.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Completed a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Basic understanding of mobile platforms and app development concepts (both Android/iOS knowledge is a plus but not required).
• Familiarity with fundamental security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, vulnerabilities, etc.).
• Interest in learning mobile security topics such as certificate pinning, secure storage (Keystore/Keychain), app permissions, and platform hardening.
• Basic understanding of common mobile application vulnerabilities based on OWASP Mobile Top 10 (e.g., insecure data storage, improper platform usage).
• Willingness to learn mobile app testing tools and reverse engineering basics.
• Willingness to learn security tools and understanding basic concepts of security events.

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• Good problem-solving skills and eagerness to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.

Nice to Have (Not Required):

• Hands-on exposure through school projects or self-learning with tools like MobSF, Frida, Burp Suite, apktool, Objection, etc.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) or basic automation.
• Introductory knowledge of compliance or security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) or standards like OWASP MASVS.
• Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, eMAPT, or other entry-level certs (not mandatory).

Benefits: 

• Fully remote working with laptop provided.
• Entry into an early stage tech startup.
• Work experience in an innovative and fast paced startup environment.
• Space for growth and leadership opportunities.