Hardware Security Consultant – IoT, ICS/OT & Embedded

Pen Test Partners; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 development days per year

Paid training & exams

Private Medical Insurance

Access to internal workshops

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to buy and sell holiday

4 x salary life insurance

Job summary

A global cyber security consultancy is seeking a hardware security consultant to deliver diverse services, including hardware and pen testing. The role involves collaborating with experts and requires penetration testing skills, strong analytical abilities in network protocols, knowledge in reverse engineering, and scripting proficiency. Employees enjoy 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and professional development support, alongside flexible home-working arrangements. This position is based in the UK and involves onsite travel when necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience in a relevant field, including embedded systems or hardware security.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hardware security and pen testing services.
• Contribute to research and internal tool development.
• Upskill team members with your knowledge.

Skills

Pen testing skills in web application, API and mobile applications

Excellent ability to learn new technologies, systems, and languages

Keen interest in embedded systems, IoT and hardware

Demonstrated hardware security skills

Strong network protocol analysis

Understanding of reverse engineering

Ability to script in appropriate languages

Knowledge of ICS/OT architectures

Understanding of cryptography

Experience in analysing RF protocols

Threat modelling knowledge

Experience working in industrial or maritime environments

Tools

Wireshark

Ghidra

Job description

A global cyber security consultancy is seeking a hardware security consultant to deliver diverse services, including hardware and pen testing. The role involves collaborating with experts and requires penetration testing skills, strong analytical abilities in network protocols, knowledge in reverse engineering, and scripting proficiency. Employees enjoy 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and professional development support, alongside flexible home-working arrangements. This position is based in the UK and involves onsite travel when necessary.