IoT Security Consultant- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance options

Group dental insurance

Flexible time off

Mobile phone and home internet allowance

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a remote IoT Security Consultant to elevate its service offerings and contribute to client security. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience in IoT security, adept knowledge of IoT attacks, and strong skills in both client relations and technical report writing. This full-time role requires up to 50% travel, promising a dynamic work environment focused on innovative security solutions in the IoT landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IoT security services.
• 1-3 years of experience in offensive security services.
• 3+ years of IoT network architecture and security design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Author comprehensive services deliverables.
• Strengthen skills in IoT security.
• Foster client relationships and ensure delivery of value.
• Improve IoT service offerings collaboratively.

Skills

IoT board design and architecture

Testing physical and wireless interfaces

Knowledge of advanced IoT attacks

Firmware analysis

Strong report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

IoT Security Consultant – Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Apply for the IoT Security Consultant – Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.) role at GuidePoint Security.

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach to evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Experience in offensive testing and hardware hacking is required, and the role also requires up to 50% travel.

Description

GuidePoint Security is looking for highly skilled IoT security professionals for upcoming commercial projects. GuidePoint Security’s IoT service offerings are perpetually evolving in response to emerging threats and diverse client needs. We are growing and are looking to hire a Senior IoT Security Consultant with an in-depth understanding of securing IoT devices and environments. Knowledge of network architecture, hardware architecture, IoT, offensive testing, and industrial cybersecurity design is required.

Role Requirements

• Author comprehensive services deliverables that are proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences, fully detailing the technical execution, core deficiencies, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies.
• Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the IoT security industry.
• Foster strong client relationships and represent GuidePoint well by providing interactive and collaborative support, information, and guidance to ensure delivery of maximum value.
• Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly growing company.
• Collaborate with a wide range of departments to improve our IoT service offerings.

Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Minimum of three‑to‑five (3–5) years of experience performing security services related to IoT system development.
• Minimum of one‑to‑three (1–3) years of experience performing offensive security services focusing on network, hardware, and/or application security.
• Over three+ (3+) combined years of IoT network architecture and security design experience is strongly preferred.
• One to three (1–3) years of experience operating in a consulting environment preferred.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

While it may not be feasible to satisfy every desired attribute listed below perfectly, the IoT Security Consultant is expected to possess the vast majority of these attributes:

• Knowledge/experience with IoT board design and architecture.
• Experience testing both physical (UART, JTAG, SPI, etc.) and wireless (SDR, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, etc.) interfaces.
• Experience with advanced IoT attacks such as side‑channel attacks and glitching.
• Strong knowledge of IoT‑related attacks, tactics, and techniques.
• Proficient with firmware analysis and extraction.
• Writes strong reports that typically require only minor re‑writing/edits before delivery to clients.
• Performs tasks in a timely manner (e.g., timesheets, reports, weekly status reports) and can communicate issues efficiently if any arise.
• Ability to speak at conferences and author whitepapers/case studies as needed.
• Ability to handle unique client/project asks.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel required.

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required for certain positions, working on‑site may be required for Federal positions).
• Group medical insurance options: zero‑deductible PPO plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans or high deductible health plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employees’ premiums and 75% for family plans, with GPS contributing a lump sum: $500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually).
• Group dental insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
• 12 corporate holidays and a flexible time off (FTO) program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology – IT Services and IT Consulting

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