Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

NCC Group; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security consulting firm as a Senior Security Consultant, where you'll lead complex security assessments and provide expert advice. This role offers a flexible remote working environment with occasional travel, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in security, mentoring abilities, and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive pay package

Training and development

Casual and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software or hardware security.
• In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducting penetration testing and security analysis.
• Leading research on emerging technologies and attacks.
• Guiding clients through secure design practices.

Skills

Communication

Technical Expertise

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Job description

Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

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Location: Waterloo, Canada - remote (with occasional travel to client sites)

Thank you for checking out our new role. We’re excited that YOU are interested in joining us!

We’re NCC Group, and we eat, drink, and breathe security. We're a global leader in security consulting with a passion for cutting-edge research and technical excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. At NCC Group, we don’t just want to find vulnerabilities; we want to build the future of security – and this is where you come in!

We’re looking for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice.

What you’ll do :

As a Senior Security Consultant, you’ll be the technical lead on complex projects, driving security assessments and providing expert advice to clients. Your main responsibilities will include :

• Conducting in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.
• Leading research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.
• Guiding clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal tools and research initiatives.
• Working on diverse projects, often remotely, but with travel to client sites when needed.

About you :

To be successful in this role, you should have :

• Solid experience in software or hardware security.
• In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures.
• Proficiency in C / C++ for security-focused code review.
• A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis.
• Strong communication skills – you’ll need to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients clearly.
• A willingness to travel when required, with travel being manageable and balanced with remote work.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.

Additionally, it is highly beneficial if you have experience with any of the following :

• Cryptography knowledge.
• Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM / x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures.
• Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working: mostly remote with minimal travel.
• A competitive pay package.
• Cutting-edge research: we support your research goals and provide time for you to contribute to the security community.
• Training and development, and access to internal resources to broaden your skills.
• Culture: a casual and inclusive environment with social events and outings.

Sound like your next opportunity? Apply and let’s talk! Our Talent Acquisition Team is eager to speak with seasoned Security Consultants passionate about innovation and making a difference for the future.

About your application :

We review every application and will contact you if your skills and experience match our needs. If you don’t hear from us within 10 days, please don’t be disappointed – we may keep your CV for future vacancies. Keep an eye on our career opportunities for other suitable roles.

If you prefer us not to retain your details, email [e-mail]. All personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and workplace flexibility. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

This role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of our work, including BS7858 screening.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, IT Services and IT Consulting

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