Senior Hardware Penetration Tester

Office Locations: Boca Raton, FL and Blue Bell, PA 

Workstyle: A hybrid schedule where employees work on-site four days per week and remotely one day.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or sponsor any U.S. immigration benefit (such as, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) at this time.

What You'Ll Do:

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.

• 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.

What You'Ll Do:

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

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $116,800.00 - $175,200.00 and is based on experience and qualifications.

Certain roles are eligible for annual bonus and may include equity. These awards are allocated based on company and individual performance.

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.

The anticipated application end date will be on 11/29/2025.