Offensive Security Engineer/ Embedded Systems/ Hybrid Downtown Los Angeles- 3 days
Los Angeles, California
Hybrid
Full Time
$150k - $200k
A technology company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer – Embedded Systems. This is a full-time hybrid role (minimum 3 days onsite) focused on assessing and strengthening the security of embedded systems, hardware, firmware, and related software. The company delivers cutting-edge communication solutions in challenging environments, with opportunities to work on advanced MANET radios and other mission-critical devices.
This role offers the chance to lead offensive security efforts, performing penetration testing, reverse engineering, and threat modeling on embedded platforms. You’ll collaborate with development and blue teams to identify vulnerabilities and improve the overall security posture of high-impact systems. Ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on technical challenges, and mentoring teams while expanding expertise in embedded system security.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This role offers the chance to lead offensive security efforts, performing penetration testing, reverse engineering, and threat modeling on embedded platforms. You’ll collaborate with development and blue teams to identify vulnerabilities and improve the overall security posture of high-impact systems. Ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on technical challenges, and mentoring teams while expanding expertise in embedded system security.
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with exploit development, adversary simulation, or purple teaming
- Proficiency with penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, etc.)
- Expertise in network protocols, secure network architecture, and web vulnerabilities
- Coding/scripting in Python, Bash, C/C++, or PowerShell
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Knowledge of reverse engineering, malware analysis, fuzzing
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Certifications like OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GXPN, CISSP, or CompTIA PenTest+
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in collaborative purple team exercises
Tech Breakdown
- 90% Linux / Embedded Systems Security
- 10% Networking / Web / Supporting Tools
- 70% Hands-On Technical Work
- 20% Team Collaboration / Purple Team Exercises
- 10% Documentation / Reporting
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.