Webster & Webster Associates has been engaged by a company at the forefront of embedded technology to identify an accomplished Senior Embedded Security Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the design and implementation of secure embedded systems used in high-assurance environments. If you're passionate about building security into complex systems from the ground up, apply today.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of secure architecture for embedded devices, ensuring resilience against a wide range of security threats.
- Perform risk evaluations and security analysis on firmware, hardware interfaces, and software architecture.
- Create and implement cryptographic controls such as secure boot processes, firmware validation, and secure communications.
- Establish internal best practices for secure development, including documentation and coding guidelines.
- Partner with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle to embed robust security into every layer of the system.
- Conduct deep-dive reviews of system code to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to the selection and deployment of encryption libraries and authentication technologies.
- Monitor evolving security standards and integrate new methodologies as needed.
- Support both internal stakeholders and customers with security insights and technical documentation.
- Deliver technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to cross-functional engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience designing security systems for embedded platforms.
- In-depth understanding of embedded hardware and software environments, including microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Proficient in implementing and validating cryptographic protocols, key management schemes, hardware security modules (HSM), and secure storage techniques.
- Experience integrating hardware-level security features, such as TPMs, secure elements, or other silicon-based security modules.
- Familiar with tools and methodologies for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded codebases.
- Solid grasp of secure software development life cycles, with exposure to compliance or certification frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to architect solutions independently.
- Effective communicator who can engage both technical teams and customer stakeholders.
Why Join?
- Collaborate with teams solving real-world challenges in device protection, system integrity, and critical infrastructure.
- Influence the security direction of flagship embedded platforms used globally.
- Be part of a forward-thinking environment where security is prioritized at the core of development.
- Competitive compensation, autonomy in your work, and flexible work arrangements.
Interested candidates may apply through Webster & Webster Associates. We look forward to helping you explore whether this exciting opportunity is the right fit for your next career move.
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