Embedded Security Engineer

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall cybersecurity posture. As an embedded security testing engineer, you will be responsible for leading and performing advanced security testing engagements for current and forward-model systems.

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 as 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)