Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer to join our innovative team. You will play a critical role in supporting the development, testing, and guidance of our proprietary security application—designed, built, and deployed entirely in-house. This includes working closely with our engineering teams who design custom hardware boards and write low-level code to push firmware and software updates. This is a unique opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise in a hands-on environment where hardware meets software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to assess the security implications of system architecture and custom components.
• Design and execute rigorous security tests on our in-house application, including penetration testing, code review, and threat modeling.
• Provide detailed feedback and guidance to developers to improve the security posture of the platform from early development stages through production.
• Assist in the development of secure coding practices, deployment policies, and incident response procedures.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to vulnerabilities in both custom and third-party libraries used in our stack.
• Contribute to secure build and deployment pipelines with a DevSecOps mindset.
• Assist in the integration of cryptographic modules and authentication/authorization mechanisms tailored to our hardware-software stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably with experience in embedded systems or application security.
• Proficiency in static/dynamic code analysis tools, fuzzing, reverse engineering, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with low-level languages (C/C++) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Experience with secure boot, TPM, HSM, or custom board-level security implementations.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.
• Familiarity with secure firmware update mechanisms and hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers).
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of hardware innovation and cybersecurity.
• Be part of a tight-knit team building something truly proprietary and mission-critical.
• Opportunity to shape security protocols for systems built entirely in-house.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to have a real impact.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Software Development
• Location: Plano, TX

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