Embedded Systems Security Engineer
Czech Republic
Prague
JOB NO. 00674812
Job Description
The primary objectives of the Embedded Systems Security Engineer:
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Perform security testing (penetration testing) of embedded systems across various devices deployed in various industries. Ranging from customer premise equipment (cable modems, smart home equipment) to critical / real-time devices and ecosystems (In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems, Smart-grid Ecosystems, Oil & Gas Ecosystems)
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Ability to quickly explore, examine, and understand complex problems and how they relate to the client’s business or industry
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Document security testing steps performed and compile client-facing technical reports
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Contribute to the team’s knowledge in the field of embedded systems and hardware design and help streamline the execution of work performed
Essential requirements:
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Knowledge of Assembly and C languages
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Knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures
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Knowledge of Unix-based operating systems, implications to embedded systems
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Overview and understanding of embedded systems design and development
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Overview and understanding of cyber security principles
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Embedded systems debugging skills, JTAG, Open On-Chip Debugger (OpenOCD)
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Understanding of electrical schematics and printed circuit boards (PCB) manufacturing process
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Working with laboratory equipment
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Communication skills (ability to give technical demonstrations)
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Precision and attention to detail, willingness to learn
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Analytical, problem solving skills and interest in constantly changing work with niche number of repetitive tasks and significant demand on personal creativity and interest
Qualifications
Nice to have skills:
- Understanding of ASIC/FPGA design & development process
- Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog, simulation using ModelSim
- Knowledge of ZYNQ or another (similar) platform
- Experience with various technical standards, transport media and buses (CAN, RS-232/485, Modbus, Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3 and other)
- Understanding of real-time operations and their implications to security and safety
- Experience in PCB design (CADENCE)
- Knowledge of MATLAB or similar algebraic system
- Personal interest in electronics, development of embedded system devices that will be used for security testing purposes
- Working knowledge or exposure to software development (“Hardware/Software Codesign”)
- Interest in side-channel analysis and fault-injection
- Experience working in a large enterprise and with a geographically spread team
- Interest in dealing with the client directly (comfortable with presenting in front of external audience)
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