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Mobile Security Technician

Nairobi, Kenya💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-07-31

Core

Identify security loopholes in vendor smartphones and test Sun King devices for security flaws to strengthen digital and financial inclusion.

Role type

Senior IC mobile security technician (hardware/embedded)

Builds

Secure mobile devices, IoT, and automotive products for Sun King customers

Domain

Fintech, mobile hardware security, embedded systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research | client delivery

Required skills

Android security, hardware exploitation (JTAG/SWD/UART), reverse engineering, firmware analysis, embedded security testing, Python/C/C++ scripting, threat modeling

Preferred skills

Payment/fintech device security, secure boot/TPM/TEE knowledge, fault injection techniques

Technologies

Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, JTAGulator, OpenOCD, Bus Pirate, Flash 64, Pandora, Easy JTag, Chimera, CM2, binwalk, Firmadyne, QEMU

Responsibilities

Conduct offensive security assessments of hardware, firmware, and embedded OS; Reverse engineer firmware to uncover weaknesses; Develop and execute proof-of-concept attacks; Collaborate with engineering teams on secure development practices; Contribute to threat modeling and architecture reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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