Embedded Security Expert

3 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom IOActive Full time

Senior Embedded Device Security Consultant Opportunity


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Device Security Consultant to join our team at IOActive. As a Senior Embedded Device Security Consultant, you will be responsible for performing high-end security evaluations and research for our clients, focusing on embedded devices such as automobiles, payment devices, mobile phones, and medical devices.


The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reverse engineering, source code review, and penetration testing, with a focus on embedded systems. You will work closely with our team to deliver high-quality results to our clients worldwide.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Investigate possible logical attack scenarios by interpreting code review findings, orienting attack paths, and analyzing test results
  • Develop sophisticated, state-of-the-art attacks that integrate the latest attack methods against embedded products
  • Create tools to assist in project goals
  • Communicate complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical client staff
  • Perform research on new attack vectors, discover new vulnerabilities, create new exploitation techniques
  • Evangelize IOActive Labs through blogs, white papers, presentations, etc.
  • Support business development efforts through the scoping of engagements

Requirements:



  • Ability to connect and use JTAG/Onchip Debuggers
  • Soldering skills to remove flash chips and solder on test leads
  • Reverse Engineering, specifically Firmware
  • Knowledge of ARM and other embedded microprocessors
  • Knowledge of Linux and other embedded OSs
  • Proficient in at least one mainstream programming language (Java, RUST, .NET, C or C++)
  • Hardware/embedded system hacking
  • Development experience in software on embedded products
  • Reverse engineering and source code review experience
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing experience
  • Knowledge of security-related topics, such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methodologies, secure data transfer, secure data storage, etc.
  • Knowledge of cryptography is desirable
  • Ability to work independently under deadline
  • Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Comfortable working as part of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
  • Logical and structured approach to projects
  • Five years or more of relevant work experience in high-paced, enterprise environment

About IOActive:


We have over 20 years of experience that's established and stable; yet high-growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high-profile, cutting edge space. We're one of the good guys doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.



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