Key Skills:Firmware Analysis Tools:

- Expertise in using firmware analysis tools such as Ghidra, Binwalk, and Radare2 for static and dynamic analysis of firmware images.
- Embedded Linux Platforms:
- In-depth knowledge of embedded Linux, Yocto, and OpenWRT platforms for secure firmware and OS testing.

Secure Boot Firmware Update Mechanisms:

- Proficiency in testing secure boot processes and firmware update mechanisms, ensuring integrity and authenticity.
- OS Hardening Security Configurations:
- Strong understanding of OS hardening techniques and security configurations to mitigate threats and enhance system integrity.
- Vulnerability Assessment CVE Analysis:
- Extensive experience with vulnerability assessment frameworks and CVE analysis, identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
- Debugging Emulation Tools:
- Proficient in using debugging tools and emulators such as QEMU to analyze embedded system behavior.
- SBOM Secure Update Protocols:
- Familiarity with SBOM (Software Bill of Materials), patch management, and secure update protocols to ensure safe software deployments.

Firmware Reverse Engineering:

- Expertise in performing reverse engineering of firmware images to detect vulnerabilities and potential exploits.
- Penetration Testing Frameworks:
- Experience using penetration testing frameworks like Metasploit, Kali Linux, and custom tools for system vulnerability testing.
- Custom Test Case Development:
- Ability to develop and execute custom test cases to simulate real-world attack scenarios and identify potential risks in embedded systems.
- Leadership Mentoring:
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams in advanced security testing methodologies.
- Technical Writing Reporting:
- Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and detailed reports on security findings and risk assessments.




- Proactive Security Risk Mitigation:
- Proactive in identifying and mitigating security risks within embedded systems, ensuring the implementation of security best practices.
- Responsibilities:Leadership in Security Testing:
- Lead system-level Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for firmware, operating systems, and embedded software, ensuring thorough security evaluations.
- Test Plan Development Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for secure update and patch validation, ensuring security fixes are applied correctly and without introducing new risks.
- Firmware Static Energetic Analysis:
- Conduct detailed static and dynamic analysis of firmware images using tools like Ghidra, Binwalk, and Radare2 to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Secure Boot Root of Trust Validation:
- Validate secure boot implementations and hardware root of trust to ensure system integrity and protection from malicious code injection.
- OS Hardening Access Control Testing:
- Test OS hardening configurations and secure access control mechanisms to strengthen system defenses against unauthorized access and exploitation.
- Vulnerability Identification Classification:
- Identify and classify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in embedded systems, following industry standards such as CVSS for risk assessment and remediation prioritization.
- Collaboration with Compliance Engineering:
- Work closely with compliance and engineering teams to prioritize remediation efforts,



ensuring that vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.
- Custom Attack Simulations:
- Develop and execute custom test cases to simulate real-world attack scenarios and evaluate the systems resilience against cyber threats.
- Rollback Patch Management Testing:
- Oversee testing of rollback and patch management procedures, ensuring that system updates do not compromise security or functionality.
- Mentoring Knowledge Sharing:
- Mentor junior engineers in security testing methodologies, sharing knowledge on advanced techniques and tools for improving system security testing processes.
- CVE Monitoring Testing Updates:
- Monitor relevant CVE feeds, integrating new vulnerabilities and security patches into testing procedures to ensure up-to-date protection.
- Reporting Risk Assessments:
- Provide detailed technical reports and risk assessments to stakeholders, outlining identified vulnerabilities, potential impact, and recommended mitigations.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that all testing activities align with industry standards, including RED 18031 compliance, and adhere to relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Secure Lab Environment Maintenance:
- Maintain a secure lab environment for all system testing activities, ensuring that testing procedures are conducted in a controlled and isolated setting.
- Qualifications Certifications:
- Education:
- Bachelors or Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert)
- GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester)
- Equivalent certifications in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or embedded system security are also highly valued.

Skills: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Security

Experience: 6.00-10.00 Years

📌 Senior Security Engineer - IOT (Pune)
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