Cyber Security Engineer

APCON, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Impactful work

Job summary

A technology company located in Plano, TX is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their in-house security applications. The position entails collaborating with hardware and software engineering teams, designing security tests, and ensuring best practices in security protocols. Qualified candidates should have over 10 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in embedded systems. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally with embedded systems.
• Proficiency in various cybersecurity tools.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on security implications of components.
• Design and execute security tests on applications.
• Contribute to the development of secure coding practices.

Skills

Static/Dynamic code analysis

Fuzzing

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability scanning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer to join our innovative team. You will play a critical role in supporting the development, testing, and guidance of our proprietary security application—designed, built, and deployed entirely in-house. This includes working closely with our engineering teams who design custom hardware boards and write low-level code to push firmware and software updates. This is a unique opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise in a hands-on environment where hardware meets software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to assess the security implications of system architecture and custom components.
• Design and execute rigorous security tests on our in-house application, including penetration testing, code review, and threat modeling.
• Provide detailed feedback and guidance to developers to improve the security posture of the platform from early development stages through production.
• Assist in the development of secure coding practices, deployment policies, and incident response procedures.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to vulnerabilities in both custom and third-party libraries used in our stack.
• Contribute to secure build and deployment pipelines with a DevSecOps mindset.
• Assist in the integration of cryptographic modules and authentication/authorization mechanisms tailored to our hardware-software stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably with experience in embedded systems or application security.
• Proficiency in static/dynamic code analysis tools, fuzzing, reverse engineering, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with low-level languages (C/C++) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Experience with secure boot, TPM, HSM, or custom board-level security implementations.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.
• Familiarity with secure firmware update mechanisms and hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers).
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of hardware innovation and cybersecurity.
• Be part of a tight-knit team building something truly proprietary and mission-critical.
• Opportunity to shape security protocols for systems built entirely in-house.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to have a real impact.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Software Development
• Location: Plano, TX

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