Senior Security Consultant - Hardware and Embedded Security
Location: Madrid
Thank you for checking out our new role. We're excited that YOU are interested in joining us! We're NCC Group, a global leader in security consulting with a passion for research and technical excellence. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality results. We aim to build the future of security, and this is where you come in!
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice.
What you'll do:
* Conduct in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.
* Lead research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.
* Guide clients through secure design practices such as threat modeling and attack surface enumeration.
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal tools and research initiatives.
* Work on diverse projects, often remotely, with travel to client sites when needed.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Solid experience in software or hardware security.
* In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures.
* Proficiency in C / C++ for security-focused code review.
* A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis.
* Strong communication skills to explain vulnerabilities clearly to clients.
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is desirable.
Experience with any of the following is highly beneficial:
* Cryptography knowledge.
* Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM / x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures.
* Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC.
Why Join Us?
* Flexible working: mostly remote with minimal travel.
* Competitive pay package.
* Cutting-edge research: support your research goals and contribute to the security community.
* Training and development: access to resources to broaden your skills.
Culture:
A casual and inclusive environment with social events and outings.
Application process:
We review all applications and will contact you if your skills match our requirements. If you don't hear from us within 10 days, please monitor our career opportunities for other roles. We may keep your CV for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. Personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy. We value diversity and provide accommodations upon request.
Note: This role requires mandatory pre-employment background checks, including BS7858 screening.
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