Hybrid Cyber Security Engineer - Embedded & Cloud

UL Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to evaluate and test security of embedded, cloud, web and mobile environments. The role blends hands-on technical work with customer collaboration to meet security objectives.

Under supervision, you will perform security evaluation attacks, analyze findings, and deliver reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations. Ongoing learning and cross‑functional teamwork are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus generally three years of related experience.
• Good skills in embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications preferred.
• Skills in developing codes in different languages (C, C++, assembly, Python) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implement sophisticated attacks requiring multiple techniques such as vulnerability analysis, signal processing, physical attacks, and others.
• Undertake security evaluation attacks on embedded systems, cloud environments, web applications and mobile applications.
• The main activity will be the real product analysis with the aim to highlight its strengths and weaknesses.
• Work closely with customers to meet their requirements; including producing expertise reports on the findings.
• Follow‑up with the latest technical developments in the physical and logical attacks area that need to be contributed to the internal R&D developments in hardware and software to enhance the level of our attacks and to explore new forms of attacks.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their security objectives, provide technical guidance, and deliver clear, professional reports with findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.
• Maintains/improves technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, obtaining applicable certifications, and participating in professional societies and cross‑departmental task forces.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly

Embedded systems

Cloud environments

Web applications

Mobile applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to evaluate and test security of embedded, cloud, web and mobile environments. The role blends hands-on technical work with customer collaboration to meet security objectives.

Under supervision, you will perform security evaluation attacks, analyze findings, and deliver reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations. Ongoing learning and cross‑functional teamwork are valued in this role.