Senior Hardware Penetration Tester

ADT Security Services, Inc • Blue Bell, PA

63d • $116,800 - $175,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this hands-on role, you'll lead penetration testing for IoT (Internet of Things) hardware and firmware devices analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hard and firmware penetration testing and an understanding of IoT security; IoT experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
• Solid understanding of hardware security principles and communication protocols.
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and firmware analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments on IoT devices, including sensors, actuators, and gateways.
• Analyze hardware and firmware for vulnerabilities, perform reverse engineering, and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts to automate security testing.
• Create threat models using methodologies such as STRIDE, DREAD, and data flow diagrams.
• Document and present findings through detailed reports, proof-of-concept exploits, and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and hardware engineers to integrate security into product design.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., OWASP, PCI, NIST) and contribute to secure SDLC, key management, and manufacturing practices.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity requirements across the full lifecycle of IoT devices - from design to end-of-life.
• Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, memory programmers, etc.) to support hardware testing and modification.
• Provide training and mentorship on IoT security and penetration testing techniques.
• Stay current on emerging IoT threats and continuously evolve testing methodologies.

Benefits

• We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others.
• Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year.
• Your accrual rate increases after your first year.
• We also offer 6 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees