Embedded Systems Security Engineer

CENSUS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CENSUS is a globally recognized cybersecurity services provider specializing in embedded and product security. You will assess security designs, perform threat modelling, and guide mitigation strategies across multi-industry products, including IoT and embedded systems.

The role involves collaborating with international teams and delivering risk-focused security evaluations. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in security for embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++/Rust, and deep knowledge of ARM

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded, general- or special-purpose computer system-level software security.
• Experience with embedded systems, Linux or RTOS security concepts.
• Experience with ARM architecture and debugging techniques for software on ARM platforms.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or Assembly (ARM) for system software.
• Experience with secure boot, firmware integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed attestation technologies.
• Experience identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities in system software.
• Familiarity with HW-backed security features and trust boundaries (MPU/MMU, NX, etc.).
• Experience with TEE, TPM, SE, SPU and related technologies to isolate execution of security-critical operations.
• Problem solving, analytical thinking, and strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Review product security designs and document missing controls.
• Conduct threat modelling, attack surface enumeration, and attack tree creation for embedded products.
• Perform end-to-end security posture assessments via code auditing and testing methods.
• Collaborate with client development and security teams to drive improvements and mitigate risks.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Linux/RTOS security

ARM debugging

C/C++/Rust

Secure boot & OTA

Cryptography basics

HW security features

TEEs & TPMs

Vulnerability reporting

English proficiency

Education

MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, CS, CE or Electronics

Job description

Описание:

CENSUS is an internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security services to public and private organizations around the world, ranging from financial institutions and critical infrastructure to automotive and secure communications, including Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting-edge research, scientific analysis and in-depth engineering experience across various industries & technologies, CENSUS delivers unparalleled security consulting & assessment services for products (software, services, devices, and large-scale platforms), infrastructure, and organizations. Learn more about CENSUS at census-labs.com. **VALID PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE PURPOSES**

Задачи:

CENSUS’ bespoke cybersecurity services are built upon a talented pool of Security Engineers, whose role extends beyond mere adherence to industry best practices. Under the management and mentorship of our Technical Leads and Technical Project Managers, our Senior Security Engineers are entrusted with assessing the completeness and maturity of an extensive range of cybersecurity products and features. Along with capturing defects and inefficiencies, in-depth mitigation strategies are explored, presented, and re-evaluated post their integration, in a highly agile and adaptive service delivery model. We are looking for talented & ambitious professionals to grow our Product Security Professional Services team and join our ongoing mission to deliver in-depth and top-tier cybersecurity services to our valued clients. As part of this role, you will use your knowledge and experience - in the Embedded Systems Security domain – to execute design reviews, implementation assessments and mitigation consulting activities scoped across products of various industries. You will work side-by-side with our clients’ development and security teams & partners, under engagements / projects that involve: Reviewing product security designs, documenting missing security controls, and driving analysis for security improvements. Executing and reviewing threat modelling, attack surface enumeration and attack tree creation activities for embedded system products. Researching, reviewing, comparing, and proposing technologies that can satisfy the client’s established requirements, and aligning with their strategies. Executing end-to-end security posture assessments via source code auditing, functional testing, fuzz testing and other applicable methodologies. Verifying if output implementation is aligned with the products’ security architecture, requirements, and threat model. Documenting and presenting product security risks in both technical- and business-oriented language. Support a small team (2-3) of security engineers and consultants to successfully assess and research bleeding edge technologies and products.

Требования:

MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 4+ years of experience in embedded, general- or special-purpose computer system-level software security. Experience can be an engineering / development position (e.g., consumer or enterprise), an engineering-based consultancy role, an equivalent engineering-based role, or a combination of them. Proven experience in developing, auditing, or testing security solutions for embedded, IoT, general computing or mobile / smartphone systems. Experience with Embedded Systems, Linux, or Real Time Operating systems security concepts. Experience with reviewing and researching system security architecture and engaged technologies. Experience with ARM architecture and techniques to debug software running on these platforms. Experience with C, C++, Rust, or Assembly (ARM) programming languages in the context of system software (bootloaders, drivers, kernel, system services, etc.). Experience with secure boot, firmware & software integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed device attestation technologies. Experience with cryptographic primitives and cryptographic best practices in the context of system security (inline crypto engines, storage encryption, attestation, HW key rooting, derivation, wrapping/unwrapping, etc.). Experience in identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities on system software (memory corruption, side-channel attacks, business logic, etc.). Familiarity with HW-backed security features for system hardening and security domains / trust-boundaries separation (MPU, MMU/IOMMU, NX, DAC/MAC, stack canaries, securing heap allocators, etc.). Familiarity with TEE, TPM, SE, SPU, and other related technologies to isolate execution of security critical operations. Experience of working with international teams in other regions and time zones worldwide. Problem solving skills, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn/grow. Proficient in English and excellent communication skills.