IOActive, Inc. · 4 months ago
Embedded Device Security Consultant
IOActive, Inc. is dedicated to making the world a safer and more secure place through their cutting-edge cybersecurity services. The Embedded Device Security Consultant will perform high-end security evaluations and research on embedded devices, develop sophisticated attacks, and communicate complex vulnerabilities to clients.
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Responsibilities
Perform high-end security evaluations and research for our clients, focused on a range of embedded devices
Work with other team members to deliver high-quality results to IOActive’s clients throughout the world
Investigate possible logical attack scenarios by interpreting the code review findings, orienting the attack paths, and analyzing the 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
Qualification
Required
Rapid identification of attack surfaces and entry points using implicit threat modeling techniques
Ability to connect and use JTAG/on-chip Debuggers
Low-level C code review
FreeRTOS, Android, Linux kernel drivers, protocol parsing
Sandbox policy review: SELinux/SE Android, seccomp, Linux name spaces, Minijail/Firejail
Crypto implementation code reviews, specifically for secure boot and code signing
Java, especially Android app side
ARM 32- and 64-bit assembly
Extensive Git/GitHub experience
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Reverse engineering, specifically firmware
Hardware/embedded system hacking
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
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
Ability to work independently under deadline
Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
Ability to write test plans based upon initial impressions and discussions with the team
Comfortable navigating large codebases with minimal guidance
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Comfortable working as part of a multinational and multidisciplinary team
Logical and structured approach to projects
3-5 years or more of relevant work experience in a high-paced, enterprise consulting environment
Benefits
PTO
Holiday
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Long and Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Business Travel Insurance
Company
IOActive, Inc.
IOActive is a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, providing research-fueled security services across all industries.
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