Design and implement advanced security solutions for embedded systems. Develop secure boot mechanisms, disk encryption, and secure communication protocols. Collaborate globally to influence and solve complex security problems.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Embedded Security
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Relocation Opportunity)
Business Unit: CTO
Job Purpose
A defense company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Embedded Security Engineer to join its team. The role is ideal for a highly skilled Engineer with deep expertise in embedded security and cryptography. You will be designing and implementing advanced security solutions for embedded systems and you will be working on secure boot, encryption and secure communication protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop secure boot mechanisms across embedded platforms (Intel, Layerscape, Zynq PS platforms).
- Design disk encryption solutions using OpenSSL/WolfSSL.
- Integrate hardware security features (TrustZone, TPM, HSM).
- Architect and implement Key Management Systems (KMS).
- Enable secure key provisioning and OTA updates.
- Implement end-to-end encryption and authentication protocols.
- Design secure firmware update mechanisms with rollback protection.
- Develop secure communication protocols (IPSec, TLS).
- Define tamper detection and FIPS-compliant protection measures.
- Optimize cryptographic performance and ensure compliance with FIPS, NIST, NSA standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role
- Secure boot and chain of trust implementation.
- Disk encryption technologies (DM-Crypt, LUKS).
- Hardware security integration (TPM, HSM, TrustZone).
- Cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC, PQC).
- Secure firmware update mechanisms.
- Network security protocols (IPSec, TLS, VPN).
- Compliance with FIPS, NIST, and NSA standards.
Competency Level
- Advanced knowledge application across multiple security domains.
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate globally.