Senior Security Consultant – Hardware And Embedded Security | Yr-651

NCC Group North America; Valladolid; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in security consulting is seeking a Senior Security Consultant in Valladolid. You will lead complex security assessments, conduct penetration tests, and mentor junior members. Ideal candidates have solid experience in software or hardware security and proficiency in C/C++. This role offers a competitive pay package and flexible working conditions.

Servicios

Flexible working

Competitive pay package

Training and development

Formación

• Solid experience in software or hardware security.
• In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing and embedded system architectures.
• Strong understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Be the technical lead on complex projects, driving security assessments.
• Conduct in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal tools.

Conocimientos

Software security

Hardware security

C / C++ proficiency

Firmware reverse engineering

Excellent communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security – Location: Madrid.

Thank you for checking out our new role. 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

• Be the technical lead on complex projects, driving security assessments and providing expert advice to clients.
• Conduct in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.
• Lead research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.
• Guide clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal tools and research initiatives.
• Work on diverse projects, often remotely, with travel to client sites when needed.

About You

• 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.
• Strong understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients clearly.
• A Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
• Additionally, it is highly beneficial if you have experience with :
• Cryptography knowledge.
• Black-box reverse engineering.
• 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.
• Competitive pay package.
• Cutting-edge research: support your research goals and contribute to the security community.
• Training, development, and access to internal resources to broaden your skills.
• Casual and inclusive culture with social events and outings.

Apply and Let\'s Talk

Sound like your next opportunity? Apply and let\'s talk. Here in the Talent Acquisition Team, we are 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 opportunities. We encourage you to monitor our career page for other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know at any stage.

Important

This role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of our work. You must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process, including BS7858 screening, as a mandatory requirement.