Job Description
Junior Cyber Security Researcher at OP[4]
About OP[4]
At OP[4], we're at the forefront of revolutionizing product security. We provide a cutting-edge security platform that empowers device manufacturers and system integrators to ensure robust security across their product lifecycles. Our innovative features include Secure by Design, Vulnerability Management, Supply Chain Security, Continuous Red Team Assessments, and an Incident Response Risk Management Center. Join us in our mission to shape the future of product security!
The Role: Junior Cyber Security Researcher
We are seeking a passionate and driven Junior Cyber Security Researcher to join our dynamic team. This is an on-site role, based in Columbus, OH, with the flexibility of occasional remote work. We're ideally looking for candidates who are currently in the Columbus area or are willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be available for outstanding candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in cutting-edge security research, reverse engineering, and exploitation
- Identify novel vulnerabilities in embedded devices through manual reverse engineering
- Reverse engineering firmware file formats to develop unpackers
- Use disassemblers to reverse engineer binaries to identify vulnerabilities in x86/64, ARM, MIPS and PPC assembler
- Use and modify open-source tools such as QEMU to develop emulators for embedded devices
- Develop proof of concept exploits for vulnerabilities in Python
- Contribute to product development by automating aspects of manual reverse engineering process with Python
- Actively participate in a Scrum environment tailored to both research and product development
Your Profile:
- This is an on-site position in Columbus Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience or strong interest in embedded systems reverse engineering/vulnerability Research.
- Tell us about your CTF participation or your homelab
- Include a link to your github profile in your resume
- Personal/hobby projects are a good proxy for real-world work experience
- Familiarity with Security Research methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in various programming languages
Stand Out by Showcasing Your Experience:
We value real-world experience over academic excellence. If you have a GitHub profile, have participated in Capture the Flag competitions, or have relevant social media posts or write-ups, please include these links in your application. Your practical work will help you shine!
Why OP[4]?
- Be part of a pioneering team shaping the landscape of product security
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
- Work in an environment that values innovation and creativity
- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture
Embark on Your Cybersecurity Journey with OP[4]!
While we welcome all qualified applicants, priority will be given to those who meet our on-site requirements in Columbus, OH, and those who can demonstrate substantial practical experience in the field of cybersecurity. We're excited to see what you'll bring to our team!
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relocation, Relocation package,