Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities Employment Type: Full Time Location: CAN Waterloo Description We’re on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice. Key Accountabilities What you’ll do: 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. Skills 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. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable. Additionally, it is highly beneficial if you have experience with any of the following: 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. Benefits Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 20 days of holiday, plus an additional floating day to choose at your leisure. Pension, Medical and Dental cover as well as Life Assurance. Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments. #J-18808-Ljbffr