[Hiring] Hardware Security Consultant / Penetration Tester @TrustedSec

Role Description

TrustedSec is seeking a passionate information security professional to join our Software Security Team. The Hardware Security Consultant / Penetration Tester will report to the Practice Lead and be responsible for assisting clients in their hardware security needs, including:

• Conducting hardware security assessments to identify vulnerabilities
• Delivering clear and actionable findings
• Helping clients improve their overall security posture

The ideal candidate brings hardware security expertise and is equally capable in application security. This role is responsible for evaluating modern devices, which often depend on companion mobile applications and backend web infrastructure, as a single system. The consultant will also perform dedicated web application security assessments and collaborate with other teams within the organization on deliverables.

This is both a technical and client-facing role. The candidate should have experience in penetration testing and embedded systems and be capable of building direct client relationships while contributing to TrustedSec’s growing body of security knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' recent experience performing hardware security assessments
• 2+ years' recent experience testing web applications and APIs
• Experience identifying and interfacing with debug interfaces such as JTAG, SWD, and UART
• Experience with firmware extraction and firmware analysis
• Proficiency with Ghidra, Binary Ninja or equivalent for firmware reverse engineering
• Experience assessing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications
• Proficiency in Burp Suite or other intercepting proxy
• Experience escaping restricted environments on self-service terminals
• Knowledge of manual application security testing and penetration testing methodologies
• Strong understanding of common security controls and vulnerability testing techniques
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write technical documents with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

Requirements

• The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is a remote position, allowing employees to work from their home residence within the United States.
• Travel to client sites or industry-related events is required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, including transport of testing equipment to/from client sites.
• Travel up to 25% over the course of the calendar year, including onsite client engagements.
• Must reside in the United States.

Benefits

• Base compensation typically ranges from $80,000 - $150,000.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance pay bonus program.