Cybersecurity Analyst IoT

Location: Thiene, Italy. Hybrid smart working with 2 days a week in the workplace.

Company

hirify.global is a global safety, testing, inspection, and certification organization with 48,000 employees across more than 60 countries, working on cybersecurity, IoT, connectivity, digital testing, automotive, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

What you will do

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments of IoT and embedded systems against EN18031, ETSI EN 303 645, and CRA standards.
• Analyze hardware, firmware, and communication protocols including MQTT, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee to identify and document vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Prepare detailed technical reports covering discovered security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes relevant to IoT systems and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate with compliance, development, and testing teams to maintain secure IoT environments.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, electronics design, or IoT products.
• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering, telecommunications, or an equivalent technical or vocational degree in electronics.
• Experience debugging and testing circuits with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Understanding of IoT communication protocols, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and MQTT, plus hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Basic knowledge of secure hardware design and firmware protection.
• Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems and programming in C or C++.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong teamwork skills in an international and collaborative environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver results on time.

Nice to have

• Experience classifying and evaluating vulnerabilities, including exploit development.
• OSCP, CEH, or similar cybersecurity qualifications.
• Basic understanding of IoT security frameworks such as the OWASP IoT Top Ten.
• Participation in technology communities such as Stack Overflow or Hack The Box, and active contributions to the cybersecurity community.
• Knowledge of Python or Bash.
• Additional language proficiency, especially German, Spanish, or Chinese.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with an open-end contract and a 40-hour work week.
• Supplementary health insurance and corporate discounts.
• Continuous learning, training, and e-learning opportunities.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• International, collaborative, and inclusive work environment focused on diversity, trust, work-life balance, and professional development.