Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

NCC Group • Waterloo, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re NCC Group, a global leader in security consulting with a passion for cutting-edge research and technical excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice.

Requirements

• Solid experience in software or hardware security
• In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures
• Proficiency in C/C++ for security-focused code review
• A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis
• Strong communication skills – you’ll need to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients in clear terms

Nice To Haves

• Cryptography knowledge
• Black-box reverse engineering
• Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM/x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures
• Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.
• Leading research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.
• Guiding clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal tools and research initiatives.
• Working on diverse projects, often remotely, but with travel to client sites when needed.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (Starting at 15 days, increasing to 20 days with service, plus 3 floating days from day one)
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Life assurance at 1x your annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision plans available for you and your family, with flexible options
• Income protection through short and long term disability cover, plus accidental death and disability insurance
• Opportunity to invest through our SAYE and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior