Cybersecurity Engineer (Hardware/Embedded security)

ITMC Systems, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ITMC Systems, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in hardware/embedded security to work onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on threat modeling, security testing, and secure architecture across residential and industrial embedded devices.

You will review chipset security features, participate in hardware root of trust discussions, and help design secure boot and key storage solutions. Strong scripting (OpenOCD) and Python/Java skills are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in threat modeling and hardware security testing.
• Strong understanding of hardware security technologies such as TrustZone, HSM, TPM, Secure Elements.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443, UL 2900, IEC 15118, SAE J21434, PKCS, OCPP, Matter.
• Experience scripting/automation with OpenOCD and programming in Python or Java.
• Understanding networking fundamentals, protocols, authentication, and identity management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Security/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering with cybersecurity focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and embedded threat modeling, identify security requirements, and conduct penetration testing and risk assessments.
• Review security features and datasheets of chipsets used in residential and industrial embedded devices and recommend appropriate hardware platforms.
• Participate in architectural reviews involving Hardware Root of Trust, bootloaders, secure boot, certificate/key storage, and related security components.
• Set up security testing tools, perform hardware security assessments, and recommend mitigation strategies to product development teams.
• Automate hardware security testing processes, including secure boot and secure firmware upgrade validation.
• Develop tools, scripts, and automation frameworks to improve security testing efficiency and scalability.
• Support cybersecurity assessments, product reviews, and security validation activities.
• Manage laboratory environments and contribute to small-scale research and development projects

Skills

Threat modeling

Hardware security testing

TrustZone

HSM

TPM

Secure Elements

OpenOCD

Python

Java

Networking fundamentals

Authentication

Identity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Security/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering with cybersecurity focus

Tools

OpenOCD

Job description

Title - Cybersecurity Engineer – (Hardware/Embedded security)

Location - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (only onsite)

Job Description

Must have qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in threat modeling and hardware security testing.
• Strong understanding of hardware security technologies such as TrustZone, HSM, TPM, Secure Elements, and related security architectures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and protocols including IEC 62443, UL 2900, IEC 15118, SAE J21434, PKCS, Matter, OCPP, and EV charging security.
• Experience developing scripts and automation using tools such as OpenOCD and programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, network protocols, authentication, and identity management.
• Ability to analyze complex security concepts and apply them to embedded products and cybersecurity assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Security, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a cybersecurity focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hardware supplier risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of hardware attack techniques such as side-channel attacks and fault injection attacks.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems security, computer security technologies, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, PKI, X.509 certificates, and PKCS standards.
• Experience with AI and AI-based tools used in cybersecurity applications.
• Familiarity with secure firmware development, secure provisioning, and hardware security validation methodologies.

Skills & Keywords

Hardware Security, Embedded Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Boot, Hardware Root of Trust, TPM, HSM, TrustZone, Secure Elements, Penetration Testing, OpenOCD, Python, Java, Cryptography, PKI, X.509, IEC 62443, UL 2900, SAE J21434, IEC 15118, OCPP, Matter, Firmware Security, Side-Channel Analysis, Fault Injection, Cybersecurity Testing, Risk Assessment, Networking, Authentication, Identity Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and embedded product threat modeling, identify hardware security requirements, and conduct penetration testing and risk assessments.
• Review security features and datasheets of chipsets used in residential and industrial embedded devices and recommend appropriate hardware platforms.
• Participate in architectural reviews involving Hardware Root of Trust, bootloaders, secure boot, certificate/key storage, and related security components.
• Set up security testing tools, perform hardware security assessments, and recommend mitigation strategies to product development teams.
• Automate hardware security testing processes, including secure boot and secure firmware upgrade validation.
• Develop tools, scripts, and automation frameworks to improve security testing efficiency and scalability.
• Support cybersecurity assessments, product reviews, and security validation activities.

Manage laboratory environments and contribute to small-scale research and development projects