Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security …, Ottawa

Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities Employment Type: Full Time Location: CAN Waterloo We’re on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice. Key Accountabilities - Conducting in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis. - Leading research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks. - Guiding clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration. - Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal tools and research initiatives. - Working on diverse projects, often remotely, but with travel to client sites when needed. Skills - Solid experience in software or hardware security. - In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures. - Proficiency in C/C++ for security-focused code review. - A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis. - Strong communication skills – you’ll need to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients in clear terms. - A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable. Additionally, it is highly beneficial if you have experience with any of the following: - Cryptography knowledge. - Black‑box reverse engineering. - Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM/x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures. - Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC. Advantages - Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. - Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 20 days of holiday, plus an additional floating day to choose at your leisure. - Pension, Medical and Dental cover as well as Life Assurance. - Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. - Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a recent pet. - Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2plecx