Insight Global · 3 days ago
Cybersecurity Research Engineer - Embedded Systems
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expInsight Global is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems who will be responsible for transitioning cybersecurity technologies from lab concepts to fieldable prototypes. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and leading R&D projects while contributing to the cybersecurity community through publications and patents.
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Responsibilities
Work with businesses to develop and transition cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes
Work with hardware suppliers and engineering tool providers to identify the best solutions for the most challenging industrial and defense applications
Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT cybersecurity for embedded systems
Lead and manage small- to medium-sized R&D projects or tasks
Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities
Assist with the development of new business opportunities by contributing to or leading external proposals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience OR bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience
Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
Strong embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python, Bash/Shell
Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development
Experience with Industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, CAN/CANopen
Experience with ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs/RTUs/HMIs, Historians, Fieldbus, edge gateways, DMZ patterns
Experience with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, zero-trust in OT
Experience with OT security standards and practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, SBOM, secure firmware updates
Experience with Monitoring and remote access such as Passive asset discovery, protocol-aware IDS, secure vendor access, MFA in OT environment
Experience with Deterministic networking and timing concepts such as QoS, PTP, TSN considerations in safety-critical systems
Experience with device hardening including pen testing
Experience with hardware-based security (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.)
Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509)
Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, etc.)
Experience with embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) and firmware development
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA
FSA
DCFSA account options
401k retirement account access with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Company
Insight Global
Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2010-07-01Acquired
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