Embedded Security Testing Engineer

16 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Embedded Security Testing Engineer

Plano, TX Hybrid

Long term contract

Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis of security requirements specifications and generate corresponding test specifications for a variety of products during design phase
  • Lead and perform execution of security test specifications during verification phase ensuring that the specified security requirements have been implemented sufficiently
  • Perform other testing activities including pen testing and reverse engineering against embedded hardware and firmware with goals of identifying implementation flaws
  • Communicate complex technical findings, remediation guidance and recommendations effectively both verbally and written to technical and non-technical staff
  • Research and stay up to date on new attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques
  • Lead and participate in small to large-scale individual and matrix-based groups, initiatives, or mentoring others in technical/functional security areas
  • Lead and participate in technology security design reviews with the ability to efficiently communicate potential issues and risks

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related is strongly desired
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of core security concepts, embedded security best practices (e.g. secure boot, secure debug, secure storage, secure communications) and the secure development lifecycle activities
  • Hands-on experience with designing and testing of the core embedded security concepts above
  • Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis methods and tools (e.g. IDA Pro, Ghidra)
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis using CVSS scoring and CWE types
  • Knowledge of Linux and other embedded operating systems is preferred
  • Proficient in C, C, Python (specifically for writing tools to help tasks)
  • Hands-on experience securing Linux, MacOS, Windows and Android operating systems
  • Ability to handle tasks with significant complexity under minimal supervision requiring a high degree of technical competence
  • Experience with on-board communication interfaces such JTAG, SPI, UART, and SWD

Additional Valued Attributes:
  • Experience in designing, developing and debugging embedded security applications is a plus
  • Familiarity with Automotive and Industry standards and best practices such at ISO-SAE 21434, SAE J3101
  • Knowledge of common communication protocols found in the automotive ecosystem such as TCP/IP, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, MOST, 3G/4G/LTE, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi
  • Knowledge of cryptography and applied cryptography for provisioning secure hardware is desirable
  • Knowledge of ARM (including Trust Zone architecture) and other embedded microprocessors
  • Practical experience with security controls for POSIX type operating systems
  • Understanding of SoC security technologies (e.g. eFuses, HAB)
  • Experience designing small PCBs for testing purposes
  • Hands-on experience with soldering and “chip-off” equipment
  • Familiarity with reading wiring schematics and component datasheets
  • Experience with vulnerability management process (from proof-of-concept to remediation)
If you find yourself suitable for this position, kindly send your

updated resume and expected hourly rate to

ranjitnair (at)Sensiple (dot)comRegards

Ranjit Nair | Sensiple Inc.,

ranjitnair (at)Sensiple (dot)com555 US Highway 1 S, Ste 330 Iselin, NJ 08830

  • ID: #49237282
  • State: Texas Plano 75023 Plano USA
  • City: Plano
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-02-16
  • Deadline: 2023-04-16
  • Category: Security