Lead Cyber Security Test Engineer in Chennai, India

Are you ready to shape the future of industrial innovation? Grundfos is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team in Chennai, TN, India. This role is crucial for developing the world’s most advanced pump technologies by ensuring the cybersecurity of our industrial products and software. Collaborate with top-tier professionals in software development and cybersecurity to drive our next breakthrough.

At Grundfos, we are committed to creating products and solutions that enable our customers to save natural resources and reduce their climate impact. We believe in empowering our people. As a lead, you will be responsible for ensuring your team has the right competencies, delivers customer value, and is empowered to influence our work. Our Digital Development teams are highly cross-functional, working closely with business colleagues and customers to set the direction.

About the Role:

The primary responsibility of this position is to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in embedded systems and firmware across a variety of devices, including IoT devices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and security analysts, to ensure the security and resilience of our products against potential threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the deliverables from the Cyber security test team.
• Guide the team on technical aspects to ensure seamless tool support for all teams.
• Introduce new innovations and ideas for Cyber security testing.
• Ensure comprehensive cyber security tests (e.g., penetration testing, threat mitigation testing, known vulnerability scanning, security requirement testing) are conducted for all products.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Cyber security test maturity within the organization.
• Propose suggestions to enhance the performance of our digital offerings.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in ethical hacking, information security, or product/application cyber security testing.
• Demonstrated success as a test lead, with a minimum of 5 years in people management.
• Proven experience in embedded software development, reverse engineering, or penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems architecture, operating systems, and firmware development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and assembly.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE, CISSP, or GIAC Embedded Systems Security (GICSP) are preferable.
• Experience with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.
• Knowledge of various embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, Zigbee, Bluetooth).
• Familiarity with hardware hacking techniques, including chip-off attacks, glitching, and side-channel analysis.
• Strong understanding of security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with source code analysis and understanding of common software vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflows, format string vulnerabilities).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Good experience working in an agile setup.

What’s in it for you?

You will be an invaluable part of the Product Management team, contributing to a diverse network of pioneers. You’ll help spread our optimistic, positive attitude to facilitate pursuing opportunities and a good sense of purpose, embodying our core values. We support your career and development path, offering tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your expertise.

Additional benefits include:

• The ability to work in a cross-cultural, inclusive environment that prioritizes well-being and achievement.
• Opportunity to join our rapidly expanding sustainable sales team, contributing to future growth.
• Flexible working hours, 3 days common closure leave, and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice.

This position is based in Chennai. If this opportunity appeals to you, please upload your CV/resume and cover letter via our Careers portal. We look forward to hearing from you.

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