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Embedded System Security Engineer

  • Location: Plano, 75024
  • Salary: $80 - $85.71 / hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 2 months ago

Long term contract in Plano, TX for an Embedded System Security Engineer to analyze embedded system security, developing tools and proof-of-concept exploits and reverse engineering software from bootloaders to userland applications. Due to the nature of this position, candidates must work on-site.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis of security requirements specifications against implementation.
  • Execute penetration testing and reverse engineering of software and firmware.
  • Communicate complex technical findings, remediation guidance and recommendations.
  • Develop skills through research on new attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity.
  • Proficient in C, C++, ARM and/or Python (specifically for writing tools to help tasks).
  • Knowledge of core, fundamental security concepts (e.g., cryptography, encryption).
  • Knowledge of embedded security features and best practices (e.g., Secure Boot).
  • Experience with Linux and other embedded operating systems.
  • Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra).
  • Experience evaluating system security based on standard controls (e.g., SELinux).
  • Experience with identifying software security issues and vulnerabilities
  • Knowledge of software fuzzing techniques and solutions (e.g., BAP, AFL).
  • Knowledge of symbolic execution and other advanced binary analyses (e.g. angr).
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis using CVSS scoring and CWE types.
  • Experience in penetration testing and requirements verification.
  • Experience in performing code audit or assessments.

Candidates will be responsible for following the client's COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to your MATRIX representative for specifics.

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For hourly W2 contract roles, MATRIX offers a highly competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, and 401(k) with pre and post-tax options. Please see https://www.matrixres.com/consultants-overview/benefits-and-payroll for more information. For direct hire placement with our clients, benefits will be offered in accordance with that particular client’s offerings. This may include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other pre and post-tax options.

MATRIX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.