Hardware Embedded Penetration Tester

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

Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to drop us a line even if you don’t have all the points above. That’s a lot of different areas of responsibility! We will help you pick them up because we believe that great leaders come from a diverse set of backgrounds.

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.