Penetration Tester

Dear Candidate,

We are currently hiring for the position of Penetration Tester Hardware & OT/IACS Security Specialist based in Hyderabad.

Experience to 6 to 9 Years.

Location: Hyderabad.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and curious Penetration Tester with a strong background in hardware hacking and industrial cybersecurity. This role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities across Operational Technology (OT), Information Technology (IT), and Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) environments. You will simulate real-world attacks, reverse-engineer embedded systems, and assess the resilience of critical infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on embedded systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controllers
• Perform hardware-level attacks including firmware extraction and JTAG/SWD probing
• Analyze and reverse-engineer firmware and binaries from industrial devices
• Develop custom exploits and payloads for proprietary protocols and hardware
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to recommend mitigation strategies
• Document findings in detailed technical reports and present to stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging threats in OT/IACS and hardware security domains

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing, especially in OT/IACS environments
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG)
• Familiarity with ICS protocols and industrial architecture
• Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, Binwalk)
• Experience using hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, chip programmers)
• Solid understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment in industrial contexts
• Programming/scripting skills in Python, C, Bash, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSCP, GICSP, or CEH
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial network monitoring
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and other industrial security standards
• Hands-on experience with fuzzing, fault injection, and secure-boot bypass techniques
• Experience with Renesas hardware hacking (e.g., RX66N)

Additional Skills

• Hardware testing and Embedded C
• Web application, API, network, and mobile application penetration testing
• SAST, DAST, SCA
• Vulnerability scanning and management

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please share your updated profile to

IT2-ProfileBank6@livecjobs.com

Looking forward to connecting with you.

With regards,

Victor