Technical Project Manager, Embedded Systems Security, UK Nationals only - United Kingdom (Remote)

CENSUS SA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented professionals to join their Product Security Professional Services team. This exciting role focuses on delivering top-tier cybersecurity services, leveraging your expertise in embedded systems security and project management. You will collaborate closely with clients, ensuring their security needs are met through effective service delivery strategies. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, enhance your skills, and contribute to the security of critical infrastructures. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in embedded system-level software or firmware security.
• 2+ years in technical project management related to product security.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams to deliver cybersecurity services effectively.
• Document and present product security risks to clients.

Skills

Embedded Systems Security

Project Management

Linux Security Concepts

C Programming

C++ Programming

Rust Programming

Technical Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Computer Science

BSc in Computer Engineering

BSc in Electronics Engineering

Tools

ARM Architectures

Real-Time Operating Systems

Secure Boot Technologies

Cryptographic Primitives

Job description

About CENSUS

CENSUS is an internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security services to public and private organizations around the world, ranging from financial institutions and critical infrastructure to automotive and secure communications, including Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and in-depth engineering experience across various industries & technologies, CENSUS delivers unparalleled security consulting & assessment services for products (software, services, devices, and large-scale platforms), infrastructure, and organizations.

Learn more about CENSUS at census-labs.com.

About the Job / Key Responsibilities

CENSUS’ bespoke cybersecurity services are built upon a talented pool of Security Engineers, whose role extends beyond mere adherence to industry best practices. Our Technical Project Managers play a pivotal role in formulating and executing service delivery strategies that align with the rigorous quality standards set by CENSUS. Drawing from their robust technical background and leveraging their project & stakeholder management skills, TPMs serve as the primary facilitators empowering our clients to effectively maximize the potential of our security and advisory teams.

We are looking for talented & ambitious professionals to grow our Product Security Professional Services team and join our ongoing mission to deliver in-depth and top-tier cybersecurity services to our valued clients. As part of this role, you will use your technical background - in the Embedded Systems Security domain – along with your Project Management skills to enable a successful service delivery to our clients. You will work side-by-side with our clients’ development and security teams & partners, under engagements / projects that involve:

• Working with our clients to understand their requirements and scope, size, and plan the corresponding technical activities to efficiently meet those (consulting, assessments, audits, evaluations, security architecture development, etc.).
• Receiving high-level task & product descriptions and decomposing them to smaller & well-defined technical activities, which are then assigned to the corresponding security engineering & consulting teams.
• Leading the project’s technical team within the scope of the engagement.
• Documenting and presenting product security risks in both technical and business-oriented language.
• Conducting technical QA and presenting to both technical and business audiences, the technical team deliverables (findings, technical reports, observations, improvement recommendations, operational methodologies, etc.).
• Building and developing relationships with cross-client teams and partners.
• Owning & driving the continuous improvement of the technical quality of the project team deliverables.
• Ensuring client satisfaction and business growth by communicating lessons learned and key success factors to the business development team.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded, general- or special-purpose computer system-level software or firmware security. Experience can be in an engineering/development position (e.g., consumer or enterprise), an assessment/consultancy role, an equivalent role in other engineering organizations, or a combination of them.
• 2+ years of experience in technical project management in a role related to product or information security.

Key Skills & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Embedded Systems, Linux, or Real Time Operating systems security concepts.
• Experience with reviewing system security architecture & engaged technologies.
• Experience with ARM architectures & platforms.
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, or Assembly (ARM) programming languages in the context of system software (bootloaders, drivers, kernel, system services, etc.).
• Experience with secure boot, firmware & software integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed device attestation technologies.
• Experience with cryptographic primitives and cryptographic best practices in the context of system security (inline crypto engines, storage encryption, attestation, HW key rooting, derivation, wrapping/unwrapping, etc.).
• Familiarity with identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities on system software (memory corruption, side-channel attacks, business logic, etc.).
• Familiarity with product security assessments and S-SDLC processes.
• Experience with managing technical teams.
• Experience with translating complex technical concepts into relevant messages suitable for various audiences (engineering and different tiers of management).
• Experience with stakeholder management for security engineering deliverables.
• Experience working with international teams located in other regions and time zones worldwide.
• Excellent leadership, ownership, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn/grow.
• Proficient in English and excellent communication skills.
• Traveling may be required.

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