Embedded Penetration Tester
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 7, 2026. Spyrosoft scores B on the Alion truth index.
Tech stack:
Secure boot, firmware security, OTA updates.
Cryptography (AES, RSA, ECC) & hardware security (TPM, HSM, TrustZone).
Embedded interfaces & protocols: CAN, LIN, Modbus, BLE, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP.
Penetration testing on embedded targets: JTAG, UART, SPI, I²C.
Cloud IoT platforms & secure communication: AWS/Azure/GCP IoT, TLS/DTLS, MQTT(S).
Secure code review (C/C++, Rust, Python) & DevSecOps / CI/CD security.
Requirements:
Proven experience in embedded systems, IoT security, or product cybersecurity.
Hands-on knowledge of secure boot, firmware protection, code signing, and secure update mechanisms.
Good understanding of cryptography and key management in embedded environments.
Experience securing communication protocols and network interfaces in connected devices.
Knowledge of IoT authentication, authorization, and cloud security architectures.
Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, DREAD, and Attack Trees.
Ability to perform security risk assessments aligned with: ISO 21434, IEC 62443, ISO 27005.
Understanding of common embedded attack vectors: side-channel attacks, fault injection, firmware tampering, replay attacks, MITM attacks.
Experience conducting penetration testing on embedded targets using interfaces such as JTAG, UART, SPI, and I²C.
Experience with fuzz testing communication stacks (CAN, TCP/IP, MQTT).
Understanding of secure SDLC principles, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity lifecycle management.
Knowledge of vulnerability management, system hardening, and threat surface reduction strategies.
Understanding of GDPR, HIPAA, and data protection requirements for cloud-connected solutions.
Nice to have:
Experience in regulated industries such as Automotive, Industrial Automation, Medical Devices.
Familiarity with: IEC 62304, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 8259 (IoT Device Cybersecurity).
Professional security certifications such as: OSCP, GPEN, CompTIA PenTest.
Experience in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow.
Project description:
We're looking for a Penetration Tester with a proven track record of successfully identifying and exploiting security weaknesses across a wide range of systems and environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in advanced penetration testing methodologies, tools, and reporting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in embedded systems security is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage. This role requires excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Main responsibilities:
Design and implement security architectures for embedded and IoT solutions.
Define and maintain secure boot, firmware integrity, code signing, and OTA update strategies.
Establish secure device provisioning, onboarding, and lifecycle management processes.
Conduct threat modeling, security risk assessments, and security reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
Assess and mitigate vulnerabilities across embedded devices, cloud platforms, and communication interfaces.
Perform penetration testing, fuzz testing, and vulnerability assessments on embedded targets and IoT ecosystems.
Drive secure coding practices and perform security-focused code reviews.
Collaborate with development, platform, and cloud teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
Support incident response activities, vulnerability remediation, and continuous security improvement initiatives.
Manage SBOM creation, maintenance, and software supply chain security activities.