Security Researcher - Embedded Systems & Hardware

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a UAE National Security Researcher to assess IT products, embedded systems, firmware, hardware, and software solutions. You will perform hands-on security testing, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and attack-based assessments to identify risks and strengthen security postures.

The role requires five years of cybersecurity experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, or secure product development.
• Hands-on experience in firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, debug interface testing, and embedded device security testing.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards, testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing practices.
• Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 and security evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform security evaluations of software, firmware, embedded systems, hardware devices, and IT products.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, reverse engineering, and logical attack assessments.
• Execute software and hardware security testing activities, including firmware analysis and embedded device security assessments.
• Support Side-Channel Analysis (SCA), Fault Injection (FI), debug interface testing, and cryptographic implementation testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document technical evidence and testing results; identify vulnerabilities, assess attack vectors, and evaluate security risks.
• Demonstrate security weaknesses and contribute to technical reports and risk-based conclusions; apply industry-standard cybersecurity testing methodologies and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and security research trends.

Skills

Cybersecurity evaluation

Penetration testing

Reverse engineering

Firmware analysis

SCA

FI

Cryptographic testing

Embedded systems

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

EDGE is seeking a UAE National Security Researcher to assess IT products, embedded systems, firmware, hardware, and software solutions. You will perform hands-on security testing, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and attack-based assessments to identify risks and strengthen security postures.

The role requires five years of cybersecurity experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English.