Hardware Hacker – Cyber Security (Italy)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hacktive Security is a Cyber Security company based in Italy and Spain, specialized in services such as Penetration Tests, Vulnerability Assessments, Red Teaming, Code Review, Cyber Intelligence Strategies Development, and Security Solutions Development. The company also offers Security Training/Awareness, Governance, Risk, and Compliance audit and consultancy.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with hardware security analysis and penetration testing.
• Proficiency in hardware debugging tools, including JTAG, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures.
• Experience in reverse engineering firmware and binary analysis.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and their implementation in hardware.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, Python, or assembly for low-level development.
• Understanding of hardware protocols and interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth hardware security assessments, including reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• Perform firmware extraction, analysis, and tampering to uncover potential vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement tools for hardware testing, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Work on side-channel attacks, fault injections, and other advanced hardware-based exploitation techniques.
• Prototype and test hardware for research or penetration testing purposes.
• Document findings and create detailed technical reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in hardware hacking and cyber security.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications such as OSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience with FPGAs, PCB design, or hardware emulation tools.
• Practical knowledge of side-channel attacks.
• Experience in working with IoT and embedded devices in a security context.
• Published research or active participation in hardware security conferences.

BENEFITS

Hacktive Security provides opportunities for professional growth and development, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and the chance to work with industry-leading experts in the field of cybersecurity. If you're a talented and experienced hardware hacker looking to take on this role in a forward-thinking cybersecurity firm, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Salary up to EUR 50.000,00