Senior Test Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Test Engineer (Cybersecurity): Evaluate high-assurance hardware and software components against global security standards like Common Criteria with an accent on threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and structured testing methodologies. Focus on performing penetration testing, side-channel attacks, cryptographic validation, and producing audit-ready technical reports.

Abu Dhabi, AE

Company

Beacon Red, part of hirify.global PJSC, specializes in advanced electronic systems and high-assurance security evaluation for critical technologies.

What you will do

• Analyse products to identify threat models for electronic components
• Develop and execute Evaluation Work Plans aligned with CC and CEM standards
• Conduct design, code, and documentation reviews for security requirements
• Perform vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, fuzzing, side-channel, and cryptographic testing
• Build repeatable test methodologies compliant with ISO/IEC 17025
• Produce audit-ready Evaluation Technical Reports with full traceability
• Lead and mentor engineers, improve methodologies, and develop lab capabilities

Requirements

• Proven experience testing hardware components like microchips and SoCs, including tamper resistance and secure boot
• Expertise in software/firmware vulnerability analysis and code weaknesses
• At least 5 years in IT security evaluation, penetration testing, or secure product development
• Practical experience with Common Criteria, CEM, or FIPS 140 standards
• Structured threat analysis, repeatable test plans, and high-quality technical documentation
• Hands-on with side-channel analysis, fault injection, reverse engineering, JTAG, and cryptographic principles

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a controlled lab environment on highest assurance level evaluations
• Hands-on role at the intersection of hardware, software, and cryptography
• Opportunity to shape testing methodologies and influence system trust in critical environments
• Team leadership with focus on technical growth and lab capability development