Security Researcher - Firmware, Hardware & Software

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Security Researcher to conduct hands-on security assessments of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, hardware devices, and software solutions. In this role, you will perform vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and attack-based security evaluations to identify weaknesses and assess security risks.

As a Security Researcher at BEACON RED, you will work closely with senior researchers to execute testing activities, analyze findings, document results, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software security assessment, hardware security testing, embedded systems security, reverse engineering, or secure product development.
• Hands-on experience in firmware analysis, fuzzing, logical attack testing, exploit development, debug interface testing, Side-Channel Analysis (SCA), Fault Injection (FI), cryptographic implementation testing, and embedded device security testing.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity standards, testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing practices.
• Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 and security evaluation processes.
• Relevant certifications, training, or equivalent practical experience such as CEH, OSCP, hardware security, embedded systems security, reverse engineering, or SCA/FI

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

Security research

Penetration testing

Reverse engineering

Firmware analysis

Embedded systems security

Cryptographic testing

Side-Channel Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (preferred)

Tools

Debug interfaces

Fuzzing tools

Job description

EDGE is seeking a Security Researcher to conduct hands-on security assessments of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, hardware devices, and software solutions. In this role, you will perform vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and attack-based security evaluations to identify weaknesses and assess security risks.

As a Security Researcher at BEACON RED, you will work closely with senior researchers to execute testing activities, analyze findings, document results, and contribute to