Lead SCADA Security Researcher

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

You have the experience, expertise and drive to lead. What you're missing is the freedom to create your dream. When you join DarkMatter, you'll find that freedom and build the future of cyber security in the UAE.

As a Lead SCADA Security Researcher, you will:

- Lead large security projects
- Analyze complex applications to understand how they work, where they have weaknesses and demonstrate how identified vulnerabilities can be exploited by developing Proof-of-Concepts
- Conduct research on new techniques, security mitigations and identify zero-day vulnerabilities
- Produce security advisories to vendors, write technical blog posts, present at conferences and create white papers
- Deliver security reports by performing security audits
- Mentor and coach colleagues in your area of expertise
- Nurture relationships with clients
- Improve testing methodologies
- Develop security tools
- Be a valued member in a great team of security experts and work in a lab environment
- Enjoy all the cultural, educational and travel opportunities Abu Dhabi offers

REQUIREMENTS

To bring your dream to life, you'll need:

- Combined 8+ years of experience in SCADA and Industrial Control Systems security research and penetration testing
- Comprehensive understanding of PLCs, RTUs, IED, Actuators/Seniors, HMI, and DCS
- Deep understanding of various software security vulnerabilities, threats and attack vectors on different SCADA environments, reverse engineering and mitigation techniques
- Experience in Binary analysis, Debugging and Exploit development and the relevant mitigation techniques for various class of vulnerabilities
- Understanding of Physical Field Device attacks, Control Protocol Analysis, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Research and Fuzzing
- Deep understanding of Security Architecture Design and Patterns
- Experience of working with secure coding methodology, best practices and their implementation within engineering teams
- Expertise in one or more programming languages
- Proven participation in disclosure of vulnerabilities in particular ICS-CERT, blog, Capture the Flag events, conference presentations and Bug Bounty programs would be an advantage
- Strong foundations in computer architecture, network, web technologies, Operating Systems or embedded systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to convey highly technical information to non-technical audiences
- A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or obtained relevant security certifications

Working in Abu Dhabi

Just off the Arab Gulf and right at the edge of your imagination, is a place where geniuses make their cyber security dreams come true.

At DarkMatter, we're turning our biggest ideas into reality in the fastest moving and most dynamic city on the planet. Working here, you'll lead technical innovation in the region while taking advantage of all Abu Dhabi has to offer. From first class healthcare and education, to superior living accommodations and cultural attractions, you'll find your ideal career and more in this global crossroads. The UAE is one of the safest and most secure areas in the world. And with its location between Europe, Africa and Asia, you'll expand your worldview in just a short flight. But you won't have to venture far from the city to experience its diversity. You'll find people of over 50 nationalities working at DarkMatter. Join us and see that while far away from the concrete tech jungle, Abu Dhabi is an oasis where your latest innovations will thrive and grow.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

DarkMatter is transforming the cyber security landscape. Headquartered in the UAE and operating globally, we're the region's first and only fully integrated digital defence and cyber security consultancy and implementation firm. Our elite team of global experts deliver advanced, next-generation solutions to governments and enterprises across the cyber security spectrum.

We help clients simplify the enormous complexity of today's ever-evolving cyber threats. Our vision is to protect the future by securing its technologies. Innovation and Research are cornerstones to our development and the activities in these areas underpin our entire range of offerings, including Secure Communications, Public Key Infrastructure and Big Data & Analytics products.

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