Open position
Mastermind Cybersecurity Research Engineer
VORTEX-CoLab is looking for exceptional Cybersecurity Research Engineers with a MSc in Computer Science or similar (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, etc.). As a Cybersecurity Research Engineer at Vortex-CoLab you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team of other engineers, researchers, designers and product managers supporting initiatives that will define the next generation of embedded and real-time systems that are highly connected, with massive processing power and performing complex applications. As a member of the team you will drive future concepts and contribute to our innovation roadmap and prototype solutions.
How you can expect to fill your days:
- Solve cutting-edge cybersecurity problems with a multi-disciplinary group of researchers and engineers;
- Collaborate with engineering on security related matters during design, development and testing stages;
- Feed your passion for systems security through the application of breakthrough technologies on awesome research and innovation projects;
- Develop custom software/hardware that implement secure research prototypes;
- Deploy penetration tests on computer systems, networks and applications, analyze outcomes and make recommendations for security improvements;
- Hone your skills in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and program/binary analysis;
- Interact with customers and external partners to drive breakthrough projects into successful prototypes;
- Boost up the creative environment provided and demonstrate quickness in learning and ability to experiment cross-cutting technologies;
- A keen interest in Network Security with (preferably) 0-2 years of experience working in the area;
- You thrive in making systems more secure and vulnerability discovery of connected computer systems doesn’t scare you;
- You love the challenge of performing threat assessments on connected computer systems and (preferably) have some experience in the area (0-2 years);
- You view yourself as a white hat hacker – penetration testing is something you are comfortable with;
- Good programming skills and hands-on knowledge of computer languages such as C++ and/or Python;
- A love for open-source and reliable technologies makes you comfortable with Linux operating system;
- A real thirst for knowledge and to stay ahead of the latest trends makes you an active curious and inventive thinker. You´re not afraid to try something new;
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- A natural inclination to work on a collaborative environment, and the willingness to work on a broad variety of projects.