Security Engineering Consultant, Hardware

17918
Soham, UK
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Computer Networks Firmware Hardware Design Hardware Interface Design Cybercrime Hardware Debugging

Job description

Tackling challenges of hardware and cyber threats for UK defence North Hertfordshire to c£75,000 DoE + Benefits + Bonus This dedicated defence consultancy provides expertise in defence and cyber security, focusing on innovations and emerging software and hardware. Their consultants assess critical technology systems, pinpointing potential vulnerabilities and providing fundamental-physics-based solutions (rather than temporary IT patches). Their clients are leading industry and national defence partners, and projects they work on underpin major infrastructure. As a Security Engineering Consultant, you will be using your experience to identify potential hardware or physical cyber threats, develop proof-of-concepts which can be demonstrated, and bring to fruition recommendations for security solutions. Note projects may rapidly evolve as the technology landscape evolves which means multi-year programmes of support. Requirements, Strong academic background (1st / 2.1 degree in computer

Requirements

science, physics or similar), and extensive demonstrable engineering understanding of electronics hardware, sensors, and complex systems within real world applications, Experience building and developing hardware prototypes for security applications and subsequently demonstrating their use (ideally relating to RF, firmware, network communications of similar). Strong technical skills in hardware interfaces, protocols and hardware debugging. The role suits out-of-the-box thinkers, who can come up with creative solutions that are technically robust. Due to the consultancy nature of the role, strong communication skills are required (both for presenting and engaging with clients, as well as written for documentation and reports). Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be highly desirable. Similarly, experience working in the UK defence and security sector would be advantageous. This role is based fully onsite, with travel to visit clients when required. All interested

Benefits & conditions

candidates must be eligible for security clearance and hold British nationality. No visa holders will be considered. On offer is an excellent compensation package including a wide range of benefits. Offices and labs are state-of-the-art, with free parking available on site, and good road links to Cambridge, Baldock and Stevenage. Keywords: Hardware Security, Physical Cyber Security, Critical Systems, Defence, UK, Prototypes, RF, Embedded Firmware, Networking / Communications, Engineering, Demonstration, Consultancy, Onsite Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job’s not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27675) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate. TPBN1_UKTJ

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