Security Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This position is for a SESIP evaluator of secure embedded systems.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Perform structured vulnerability analyses in accordance with security certification requirements (e.g., SESIP, GlobalPlatform).
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues by reviewing their analysis results and offering coaching rooted in certification scheme expectations.
- Translate vulnerability analysis findings into clear and actionable input for the security testing team, aligning results with applicable scheme thresholds and evaluation metrics.
- Perform embedded testing on devices under evaluation e.g. firmware reversing, MITM, interface probing, etc.
- Lead the technical aspects of evaluation projects by coordinating with the project manager to ensure compliance, technical rigor, and timely delivery.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the security evaluation domain, specifically:
- Experience with certification of secure embedded systems, such as Smart Cards, Secure Elements, System-on-Chips (SoCs), Trusted Execution Environments, smart light, remote control, ECUs, etc.
- Good understanding of low-level computer architecture, security concepts, embedded system architecture, OS internals, Trusted Execution Environments.
- Good understanding of practical cryptography algorithms and protocols.
- Able to develop exploits for embedded devices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; thrives in team environments with diverse stakeholders (technical teams, evaluators, and customers).
- Willingness to occasionally travel to clients or certification bodies in Europe, North America, or Asia.
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Core Responsibilities
Perform structured vulnerability analyses on secure embedded systems in accordance with certification requirements like SESIP and GlobalPlatform. Lead technical evaluation projects while mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating with project managers to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in the security evaluation domain with a strong understanding of low-level computer architecture and embedded systems. Candidates must possess practical knowledge of cryptography and the ability to develop exploits for embedded devices.
About Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life. As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk. Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences. Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets. Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.