Security Researcher - Hardware

About the Role
We are looking for a Security Researcher to support the security evaluation of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, software, and hardware devices. In this role, you will perform hands-on cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, and technical assessments to identify security weaknesses and contribute to risk-based security evaluations. Working closely with senior researchers and management, you will support the delivery of high-quality product security assessments aligned with industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze products, firmware, software, hardware components, interfaces, and technical documentation to identify attack surfaces and potential security risks.
• Perform security testing activities including vulnerability assessments, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, logical attacks, debug interface testing, cryptographic testing, and hardware security assessments.
• Collect, review, and analyze technical evidence such as logs, traces, binaries, signal captures, measurement data, and test outputs.
• Document findings, vulnerabilities, and test results in clear, structured technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, tools, configurations, evidence, and results to ensure full traceability.
• Follow established procedures, quality requirements, information security controls, and applicable cybersecurity standards.
• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of security evaluation projects.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing methodologies, scripts, tools, and reusable procedures.
• Participate in technical reviews, knowledge-sharing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and cybersecurity research trends relevant to product security testing.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software security assessment, embedded systems security, hardware security testing, reverse engineering, or secure product development.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: firmware analysis, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, reverse engineering, fuzzing, debug interface testing, embedded systems security testing, cryptographic implementation testing, or hardware security assessments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment practices, penetration testing techniques, and common security standards.
• Experience using security testing, analysis, and debugging tools, with familiarity in scripting and automation techniques for security assessments.
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, common software vulnerabilities, and vulnerability management processes.
• Exposure to embedded systems, IoT security, hardware security testing, product security evaluation, cybersecurity research, or laboratory-based testing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and other cybersecurity, testing, or quality-related standards is considered an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, eJPT, Security+, OSCP, or equivalent cybersecurity qualifications are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Why Choose the Company?
Working at the company comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and the company becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to this role.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.