Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

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  "benefits": "<div><!--block--><strong>What do we offer in return?&nbsp;</strong></div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block-->We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:</div><ul><li><!--block-->Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.</li><li><!--block-->Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 20 days of holiday, plus and additional floating day to choose at your leisure</li><li><!--block-->&nbsp;Pension, Medical and Dental cover as well as Life Assurance</li><li><!--block-->Community &amp; Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.</li><li><!--block-->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 new pet.</li><li><!--block-->Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.</li></ul>",
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  "description": "<div><!--block--><strong>Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security<br>Location:</strong> Waterloo, Canada<br><br>Thanks for checking out our latest opportunity. We’re thrilled that YOU are considering joining our team!<br><br>We’re NCC Group – a global leader in security consulting with a relentless passion for cutting-edge research and technical excellence. Security isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Our culture thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to delivering outstanding results. At NCC Group, we don’t just identify vulnerabilities – we’re shaping the future of security, and we need someone like you to help us do it.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->We’re on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice.</div>",
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  "key_responsibilities": "<div><!--block--><strong>What you’ll do:<br></strong>As a Senior Security Consultant, you’ll be the technical lead on complex projects, driving security assessments and providing expert advice to clients. Your main responsibilities will include:</div><ul><li><!--block-->Conducting in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.</li><li><!--block-->Leading research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.</li><li><!--block-->Guiding clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration.</li><li><!--block-->Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal tools and research initiatives.</li><li><!--block-->Working on diverse projects, often remotely, but with travel to client sites when needed.</li></ul>",
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  "skills_knowledge_expertise": "<div><!--block-->To be successful in this role, you should have</div><ul><li><!--block-->Solid experience in software or hardware security</li><li><!--block-->In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures</li><li><!--block-->Proficiency in C/C++ for security-focused code review</li><li><!--block-->A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis</li><li><!--block-->Strong communication skills – you’ll need to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients in clear terms</li><li><!--block-->A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Additionally,</strong> it is highly beneficial if you have experience with any of the following:</div><ul><li><!--block-->Cryptography knowledge</li><li><!--block-->Black-box reverse engineering</li><li><!--block-->Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM/x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures</li><li><!--block-->Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC.</li></ul>",
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