Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

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  "title": "Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security",
  "benefits": "<div><!--block-->We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after you, your family, and your future. <br><br><strong>We Offer<br>Generous annual leave</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->&nbsp;Starting at 15 days, increasing to 20 days with service, plus 3 floating days from day one to use at your leisure</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Plan for your future</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->&nbsp;401(k) with up to 5% company match</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Life protection for peace of mind</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->Life assurance at 1x your annual salary</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Comprehensive health cover</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->&nbsp;Medical, dental, and vision plans available for you and your family, with flexible options to suit your needs</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Financial protection when it matters most</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->&nbsp;Income protection through short and long term disability cover, plus accidental death and disability insurance</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Share in our success</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->&nbsp;Opportunity to invest through our SAYE and Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li></ul><div><!--block--><br></div>",
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  "description": "<div><!--block-->Thank you for checking put our new role. We’re excited that YOU are interested in joining us!&nbsp;</div><div><!--block--><br>We’re NCC Group, and we eat, drink, and breathe security. We're a global leader in security consulting with a passion for cutting-edge research and technical excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. At NCC Group, we don’t just want to find vulnerabilities, we want to build the future of security – and this is where you come in!&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><!--block-->We’re looking 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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