Senior Embedded Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Digital security is becoming more and more complex and thus important in the automotive industry.

We at CES are constantly looking for applying all the actual state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions, enabling us to secure the next generation of technological cars. We are building up a new penetration test team, with focus of product validation, to join a multidisciplinary team working on automotive projects.

We are looking for candidates that "think outside of the box", with the aim to seek, identify and attempt to breach active systems. If you are up to a new challenge, join us in this adventure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Cybersecurity Penetration Testing: Execute cybersecurity penetration testing on automotive products to evaluate the system's security posture.
• Advanced Security Analysis: Perform advanced security code analysis to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Develop Testing Infrastructure: Create and maintain an infrastructure to establish a software testing environment capable of conducting comprehensive security testing, including fuzzing tests, code analysis, and dynamic buffer overflow detection.
• Compliance Verification: Execute generic verification tests to ensure that products align with industry security standards.
• Hardware-Level Penetration Testing: Perform manual penetration tests at the hardware level, including automotive buses, debug interfaces, memory storage, and hardware security modules.
• Report Generation: Prepare detailed reports summarizing test results and findings for customer analysis and decision-making.
• Stay Informed: Stay abreast of the latest malware trends and emerging security threats to continuously enhance cybersecurity strategies and practices.

You will collaborate with a strong international team and see the impact of your work on streets around the globe. 

• Educational Background: Possess a degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Automotive Expertise: A strong understanding of automotive electrical systems, networks, and architectures.
• Software Development Proficiency: Proficient in software development using Python, C, C++, and assembly languages.
• Software Reverse Engineering Expertise: Possess a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in software reverse engineering, including advanced proficiency in tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and GDB.
• Hardware Debugging: Knowledge and experience with hardware debug interfaces such as ICE and JTAG.
• Version Control: Demonstrated experience in working with version control systems.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in international teams and with international customers.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Exhibit a proactive and self-motivated approach to work, along with strong team player skills.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in the English language.
• Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel worldwide as required for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exciting and diversified projects
• An inside in innovative technologies of the automotive industry
• Wide network to research and development parties
• Modern leadership culture
• Individual choice of working times
• Promotion of personal development
• Participation in the company’s success

 If you meet the requirements, you will be contacted within 15 days.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

As an engineering and production partner, Continental Engineering Services (CES) develops customized solutions for technologically challenging tasks in automotive and industrial industries.

Become a part of a strong team and help us ensure that future mobility becomes more user-friendly, drive-efficient, safe and comfortable.