Security Researcher - Hardware (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Communication","Documentation","Technical reporting"]

Conduct hands-on security evaluation of IT products and embedded hardware, including firmware and software. Perform vulnerability assessments, reverse engineering, fuzzing, and hardware security testing to uncover attack surfaces and security weaknesses. Collect and analyze technical evidence, document findings in clear technical reports, maintain traceable testing records, and support planning and delivery of security evaluation projects aligned to industry standards. Collaborate with senior researchers and continuously improve testing methodologies.

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Security Researcher - Hardware (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

Conduct hands-on security evaluation of IT products and embedded hardware, including firmware and software. Perform vulnerability assessments, reverse engineering, fuzzing, and hardware security testing to uncover attack surfaces and security weaknesses. Collect and analyze technical evidence, document findings in clear technical reports, maintain traceable testing records, and support planning and delivery of security evaluation projects aligned to industry standards. Collaborate with senior researchers and continuously improve testing methodologies.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Analyze products, firmware, software, hardware components, and technical documentation to identify attack surfaces and security risks.
  • •Execute security testing activities including vulnerability assessments, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, logical attacks, debug interface testing, cryptographic testing, and hardware security assessments.
  • •Collect, review, and analyze technical evidence such as logs, traces, binaries, signal captures, measurement data, and test outputs.
  • •Document vulnerabilities and test results in structured technical reports and maintain traceable records of testing activities, tools, configurations, evidence, and results.
  • •Support planning and delivery of security evaluation projects and contribute to improving testing methodologies and tools.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
  • •Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software security assessment, embedded systems security, hardware security testing, reverse engineering, or secure product development.
  • •Hands-on experience with firmware analysis and/or vulnerability assessment/penetration testing, reverse engineering, fuzzing, debug interface testing, embedded systems security testing, cryptographic implementation testing, or hardware security assessments.
  • •Strong understanding of cybersecurity testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment practices, penetration testing techniques, and common security standards.
  • •Experience with security testing/analysis/debugging tools and familiarity with scripting and automation for security assessments.
Experience:3+ yearsCybersecurityPenetration testingVulnerability researchEmbedded systemsHardware security
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunicationDocumentationTechnical reporting
Certifications:CEHEJPTSecurity+OSCP
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Embedded systemsFirmware analysisReverse engineeringFuzzingDebug interface testingCryptographic testingHardware security assessmentsVulnerability assessmentsPenetration testing

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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