Embedded Hardware Security Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an Embedded Hardware Security Engineer who will support a government contract located in Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities for the Embedded Hardware Security Engineer:

· Security Design & Architecture: Developing security architectures for embedded systems to ensure that hardware and firmware work together to protect against threats like unauthorized access, data breaches, or tampering.

· Cryptography Implementation: Integrating cryptographic protocols such as encryption, hashing, and secure key management into embedded systems, ensuring that sensitive data is protected during storage and transmission.

· Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation: Identifying potential security vulnerabilities in embedded hardware and firmware and implementing countermeasures, such as secure boot, hardware-based key storage, and physical layer protections.

· Firmware Security: Ensuring that the embedded system firmware is secure from threats like code injection, reverse engineering, and buffer overflows. This includes secure coding practices and reviewing code for vulnerabilities.

· Secure Boot & Hardware Root of Trust: Implementing secure boot mechanisms and hardware-based root of trust to verify that only trusted software can be executed during the startup sequence of the embedded system.

· Penetration Testing & Security Audits: Conducting regular penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify weaknesses in both the hardware and firmware components of embedded systems.

· Compliance & Standards: Ensuring the design and implementation of embedded systems meet relevant security standards and regulations such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, or Common Criteria for security certifications.

Qualifications for the Embedded Hardware Security Engineer:

• 3+ years of experience with software development in C, C++, or Python
• 3+ years of experience with software, firmware, and hardware Reverse Engineering
• 3+ years of experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, JTAG, or SW debuggers
• 3+ years of experience designing and programming microcontroller or FPGA boards to monitor or communicate with internal buses
• 3+ years of experience using IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Top secret Clearance

Compensation for the Embedded Hardware Security Engineer:

• $200,000 - $250,000 *Depending on Experience.
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holiday, 401k, PTO, and sick leave as required by law

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