Security Researcher - Software (Emirati Talent)

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group headquartered in the UAE and based in Abu Dhabi, is looking for a UAE national to join its Beacon Red team as a Security Researcher. The role supports the assessment of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, hardware and software solutions through hands-on security testing, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering and attack-based assessments. You will work closely with senior researchers to evaluate risks, document findings and help build practical, risk-based recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform security evaluations of software, firmware, embedded systems, hardware devices and IT products
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, reverse engineering and logical attack assessments
• Support Side-Channel Analysis (SCA), Fault Injection (FI), debug interface testing and cryptographic implementation testing
• Collect, analyze and document technical evidence and testing results
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess attack vectors and evaluate security risks
• Contribute to technical reports and risk-based conclusions
• Apply industry-standard cybersecurity testing methodologies and stay current with emerging threats

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software/hardware security testing, embedded systems security, reverse engineering or secure product development
• Hands-on experience in areas such as firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, SCA, FI and embedded device security testing
• Good knowledge of English; relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CISA, GPEN or GWAPT preferred
• Master's degree, ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor certification or specialized training in cryptography or hardware security preferred

Required skills

• Firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, SCA and fault injection testing
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and security evaluation processes

What we offer

• Tax-free salaries and highly competitive pay
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents and education allowances for children
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global talent