IoT Security Staff Engineer - PenTesting & Threat Modeling

Alarm.com; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Health plans with subsidies

401(k) employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A technology security company seeks a Staff Security Engineer to identify and mitigate security risks in IoT devices. This role entails performing penetration testing, conducting security research, and managing security solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, particularly in offensive security and vulnerability testing. Strong communication skills and hands-on experience with reverse engineering and embedded systems are essential. The position is based in Tysons, Virginia, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security, focused on offensive security.
• Prior experience with IoT, embedded, or firmware environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform IoT penetration testing including firmware extraction.
• Conduct security research and vulnerability assessment.
• Document security policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Network security

Programming

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Logic analyzer

Oscilloscope

Job description

A technology security company seeks a Staff Security Engineer to identify and mitigate security risks in IoT devices. This role entails performing penetration testing, conducting security research, and managing security solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, particularly in offensive security and vulnerability testing. Strong communication skills and hands-on experience with reverse engineering and embedded systems are essential. The position is based in Tysons, Virginia, with a hybrid work model.