Senior Researcher - Hardware

About the role

EDGE is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead security evaluations of IT products, embedded systems, firmware, software and hardware devices. The role involves hands‑on cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis and technical assessments to uncover security weaknesses and support risk‑based conclusions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze products, firmware, software, hardware components, interfaces and documentation to identify attack surfaces.
• Perform security testing activities such as vulnerability assessments, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, logical attacks, debug interface testing, side‑channel analysis, fault injection and cryptographic testing.
• Collect and examine technical evidence (logs, traces, binaries, signal captures, measurement data) and document findings in structured technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, tools, configurations and results to ensure traceability.
• Support planning, execution and delivery of evaluation projects and contribute to improving testing methodologies and tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, hardware security testing or embedded systems security.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP or equivalent are preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar cybersecurity quality standards is an advantage.

Required skills

• Firmware analysis
• Fuzzing
• Exploit development
• Debug interface testing
• Side‑channel analysis
• Fault injection
• Cryptographic testing
• Hardware security testing
• Reverse engineering
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salary in AED.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets and medical insurance for dependents.
• Education allowances for children.
• Access to a learning academy and digital learning platforms for continuous skill development.