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IOActive

Senior Embedded Security Consultant - US

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $178K/yr

Senior Embedded Device Security Consultants are responsible for performing high-end security evaluations and research for our clients focusing on embedded devices. This includes automobiles, payment ...

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$150 - $200/hr

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for embedded security consultant in the United States is $50.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $63.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Security Consultant vs Network Security Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Security ConsultantNetwork Security Engineer
CertificationsCEH, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAPCISSP, CCNP Security, CEH
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, IoT devices, hardwareNetwork infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs
Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, aerospaceIT, telecommunications, finance
Primary FocusSecuring embedded hardware and firmwareSecuring network perimeters and data flow

Embedded Security Consultants focus on protecting embedded systems and hardware devices, often working with IoT and firmware security. Network Security Engineers primarily safeguard network infrastructure, managing firewalls and network protocols. While both roles require security certifications and involve cybersecurity, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly.

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Senior Embedded Security Consultant - US

Seattle, WA • On-site

IOActive
Network Security • 51 - 200 employees
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$130K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

OUR MISSION UNITES US
"Making the world a safer and more secure place."
It's our mission, plain and simple. It drives everything we do - from research to client work to community involvement. And it unifies our global team into an elite force with integrity, fierce passion, and relentless creativity that doesn't just "push the envelope" or "think outside the box." We shred the envelope, crush the box, and we have fun doing it. We are always looking for people who share our mission to join us.
About IOActive:
IOActive, a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, provides research-fueled security services across all industries. Our cutting-edge cybersecurity teams provide highly specialized technical and programmatic services including full-stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. IOActive brings a unique attacker's perspective to every engagement to maximize cybersecurity investments and improve the security posture and operational resiliency of our clients. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations, including state of the art hardware hacking labs in Seattle, WA, Madrid, Spain and Cheltenham, UK.
This is a hybrid position with time split between the security lab and Remote. Candidates located in the greater Seattle area will be given priority consideration.
Who you are:
Senior Embedded Device Security Consultants are responsible for performing high-end security evaluations and research for our clients focusing on embedded devices. This includes automobiles, payment devices, mobile phones, and medical devices. The consultant will work with other team members to deliver high-quality results to IOActive's clients throughout the world.
Our consultants maintain a high level of expertise regarding known threats and technical advances in embedded security. This requires expert knowledge in areas such as C, Java and Assembly languages, Open Platform, EMV standards, and cryptography.
What you'll do:
The Senior Embedded Device Security Consultant will undertake advanced level security evaluation tasks and duties in order to meet customer requirements and project deadlines. This includes:
  • Investigate possible logical attack scenarios by interpreting the code review findings, orienting the attack paths, and analyzing the test results
  • Develop sophisticated, state-of-the-art attacks that integrate the latest attack methods against embedded products
  • Create tools to assist in project goals
  • Communicate complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical client staff
  • Perform research on new attack vectors, discover new vulnerabilities, create new exploitation techniques
  • Evangelize IOActive Labs through blogs, white papers, presentations, etc.
  • Support business development efforts through the scoping of engagements

What you bring:
  • Ability to connect and use JTAG/Onchip Debuggers
  • Soldering skills to remove flash chips and solder on test leads
  • Reverse Engineering, specifically Firmware
  • Knowledge of ARM and other embedded microprocessors
  • Knowledge of Linux and other embedded OSs
  • Proficient in at least one mainstream programming language (Java, Rust, .NET, C or C++)
  • Hardware/embedded system hacking
  • Development experience in software on embedded products
  • Reverse engineering and source code review experience
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing experience
  • Knowledge of security-related topics, such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methodologies, secure data transfer, secure data storage, etc.
  • Knowledge of cryptography is desirable
  • Ability to work independently under deadline
  • Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Comfortable working as part of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
  • Logical and structured approach to projects
  • Five years or more of relevant work experience in high-paced, enterprise environment

Security Skills
  • Reverse engineering and source code review experience
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing experience
  • Knowledge of security-related topics, such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methodologies, secure data transfer, secure data storage, etc.
  • Knowledge of cryptography is desirable

Consulting Skills + Experience
  • Ability to work independently under deadline
  • Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Comfortable working as part of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
  • Logical and structured approach to project
  • 5+ years or more of relevant work experience in high-paced, enterprise consulting environment

Salary Range & Benefits
  • The salary range for this position is $90-175k annually
  • USA benefits package includes PTO, Holiday, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Business Travel Insurance

What We Offer
A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security
Access to world-class technical teams and research
A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation
Flexibility-work remotely or from the office as needed
Opportunities for travel
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Let's talk!
Why IOActive:
We have over 25 years of experience that's established and stable; yet high-growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high-profile, cutting edge space. We're one of "the good guys" doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.
IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. IOActive makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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