Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester

Cisco

4 - 7 years

12 - 16 Lacs

bengaluru

Posted:6 hours ago| Platform:

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Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester is responsible for performing comprehensive security assessments on embedded hardware systems and devices. The primary duties include:

Key Responsibilities:

Extract firmware directly from embedded devices and systems
Interact directly with hardware components and interfaces
Perform firmware reverse engineering and analysis
Audit the security of hardware protocols and communication interfaces
Extract and analyze content from SPI flash and other on-board memory
Interact with and test JTAG, UART, and other hardware debug interface Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability research on embedded systems
Develop custom tools and scripts to automate and enhance testing capabilities
Analyze findings, document vulnerabilities, and provide remediation recommendations

Required Skills:

Proficient in firmware extraction and analysis
Hands-on experience with hardware hacking and reverse engineering
Strong understanding of embedded hardware interfaces and protocols
Expertise in conducting JTAG, UART, and SPI-based testing
Ability to identify and bypass hardware security mechanisms
Familiarity with embedded operating systems and architectures
Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, C, Bash)
Experience with hardware debug tools and test equipment
Solid understanding of network security and penetration testing methodologies
Ability to research, discover, and document hardware vulnerabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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