Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security

Senior Security Consultant – Hardware and Embedded Security
Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: CAN Waterloo

Description
Thank you for checking put our new role. We’re excited that YOU are interested in joining us! 

We’re NCC Group, and we eat, drink, and breathe security. We're a global leader in security consulting with a passion for cutting-edge research and technical excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. At NCC Group, we don’t just want to find vulnerabilities, we want to build the future of security – and this is where you come in! 

We’re looking for an experienced Security Engineer or Researcher to join our Hardware and Embedded Security consulting practice.

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:
As a Senior Security Consultant, you’ll be the technical lead on complex projects, driving security assessments and providing expert advice to clients. Your main responsibilities will include:

Conducting in-depth penetration testing, code reviews, and security analysis.

Leading research and reverse engineering efforts on emerging technologies and attacks.

Guiding clients through secure design practices such as threat modelling and attack surface enumeration.

Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal tools and research initiatives.

Working on diverse projects, often remotely, but with travel to client sites when needed.

Skills
To be successful in this role, you should have

Solid experience in software or hardware security

In-depth technical expertise in driver code auditing, bootloaders, secure boot, and embedded system architectures

Proficiency in C/C++ for security-focused code review

A solid understanding of firmware reverse engineering and security analysis

Strong communication skills – you’ll need to explain complex vulnerabilities to clients in clear terms

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.

Additionally, it is highly beneficial if you have experience with any of the following:

Cryptography knowledge

Black-box reverse engineering

Familiarity with UEFI platform firmware, ARM/x86 architectures, and secure boot architectures

Experience with SDR, wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, etc.), or storage controllers like NVMe, SATA, and eMMC.

Benefits
We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after you, your family, and your future.

We Offer
Generous annual leave

 Starting at 15 days, increasing to 20 days with service, plus 3 floating days from day one to use at your leisure
Plan for your future
 401(k) with up to 5% company match
Life protection for peace of mind
Life assurance at 1x your annual salary
Comprehensive health cover
 Medical, dental, and vision plans available for you and your family, with flexible options to suit your needs
Financial protection when it matters most
 Income protection through short and long term disability cover, plus accidental death and disability insurance
Share in our success
 Opportunity to invest through our SAYE and Employee Stock Purchase Plan