Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester

Job Title: Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Remote

Job Description: The Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester is responsible for performing comprehensive security assessments on embedded hardware systems and devices. The primary duties include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Extract firmware directly from embedded devices and systems
• Interact directly with hardware components and interfaces
• Perform firmware reverse engineering and analysis
• Audit the security of hardware protocols and communication interfaces
• Extract and analyze content from SPI flash and other on-board memory
• Interact with and test JTAG, UART, and other hardware debug interfaces
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability research on embedded systems
• Develop custom tools and scripts to automate and enhance testing capabilities
• Analyze findings, document vulnerabilities, and provide remediation recommendations

Required Skills:

• Proficient in firmware extraction and analysis
• Hands-on experience with hardware hacking and reverse engineering
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware interfaces and protocols
• Expertise in conducting JTAG, UART, and SPI-based testing
• Ability to identify and bypass hardware security mechanisms
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems and architectures
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, C, Bash)
• Experience with hardware debug tools and test equipment
• Solid understanding of network security and penetration testing methodologies
• Ability to research, discover, and document hardware vulnerabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills