Senior Principal Reverse Engineer
Core
Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT/ICS devices, analyze network-edge devices compromised by advanced threats, and identify hardware backdoors, implants, and malicious modifications.
Role type
Senior Principal Reverse Engineer (OT/ICS Hardware)
Builds
Forensic analysis of proprietary hardware, vulnerability assessments, and exploitation risk identification for critical infrastructure.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Hardware Security
Required skills
Hardware reverse engineering, Firmware analysis, Embedded systems analysis, Reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja), Processor architectures (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC), Hardware debugging (JTAG, SWD, UART), Programming (Python, C, Assembly), Exploitation techniques, Malware analysis, Network-edge device analysis
Preferred skills
OT/ICS domain expertise, Chip decapsulation, Invasive hardware analysis, SCADA/PLC/RTU knowledge, Supply chain security, System emulation, Threat actor TTPs, Offensive security background, Electronics manufacturing background
Technologies
ARM, Embedded Firmware, Hardware, IoT, Network, PLC, Python, Security
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices, Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats, Perform deep-dive analysis of proprietary hardware targeted by adversaries, Identify and extract deeply embedded malware from hardware components, Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software on embedded devices, Document exploitation methods and defensive countermeasures, Develop standard operating procedures for hardware forensics workflows, Train CSD analysts on hardware reverse engineering techniques, Provide expert guidance on edge device security and vulnerabilities, Analyze proprietary communication protocols and embedded system functions, Identify hardware backdoors, implants, and malicious modifications, Collaborate with electrical engineers on chip-off forensics procedures, Provide reach-back support to operational analysts during active investigations, Contribute to research initiatives on emerging hardware threats, Document technical findings and intelligence for stakeholder dissemination
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic research guidance
