TS Security Engineer

UL Solutions
Odiham
1 month ago
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Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, and the role is 4 days on-site at our office (Basingstoke, UK).

What makes you a great fit:

  • University Degree (e.g. Bachelor or Masters) in Embedded Systems, Computer Science or similar.
  • Understanding of microcontroller architecture, Cryptography and Key Management
  • Fluent in reviewing source code written in one of these languages: C, C++, Assembly
  • Understanding of secure communications (e.g. USB, Serial, Ethernet, BT, Wi-Fi)
  • Understanding of the Operating Systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)

A self-motivated team player who is able to work independently as well as being part of the team, learn new skills as required, has attention to details and is good at record keeping.

Responsibilities

What you’ll learn & achieve:

  • Embrace your career with research, development and working on customer products.
  • Software architecture-authentication mechanisms review
  • Vulnerability analysis and Penetration Testing of embedded systems payment terminals
  • Static/Dynamic source code review
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Maintain / improve technical knowledge by attending training workshops, reading professional publications, participating in technical working groups and cross-departmental task forces.
  • Share knowledge and expertise through internal and external trainings.
  • Time management, prioritization and task switching. 

Qualifications

  • University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelors Degree) in Electronic/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline plus generally three years of related experience.
  • Good skills in embedded systems preferred.
  • Skills in developing codes in different languages (C, C++, assembly) preferred.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • A self-motivated team player who is able to work independently and likes to bring new ideas for technical development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Learn More:

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

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