Senior Security Analyst - Cryptography

The Senior Security Analyst will evaluate the security of embedded products, such as payment cards, mobile devices, payment terminals or e-Passports. This will include the analysis of embedded applications like products under evaluation, the development and the realization of high-level penetration tests, and the support and training of engineers for evaluation projects. The Senior Security Analyst also works on the security of software applications.

• To undertake chargeable security evaluation tasks or duties with the respect of project management deadlines. The chargeable tasks may include:
• To perform vulnerability analysis based on code review of cryptographic algorithms, more particularly on payment systems with regards to side-channel, fault injection and protocol attacks. The generation of associated evaluation report in compliance with the Laboratory process.
• To perform penetration testing steps: realization of the state-of-the-art cryptographic attacks on products under evaluation (side-channel analysis, fault attacks) observing the Laboratory process. The generation of associated evaluation report in compliance with the Laboratory process.
• Formal report writing in line with customer and certification scheme requirements (EMVCo)
• To develop and improve the cryptographic side-channel and fault injection attacks of the UL Laboratory homemade attack tools.
• To follow-up the latest technical developments and to contribute to the internal innovation in the embedded cryptography domain.

• A Degree in Cryptography, Computer Science, or Mathematics or University degree in a related discipline plus 3-5 years of directly related experience required.
• Skills or solid background on cryptography, statistics, or deep learning.
• Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and their assembly languages would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of programming (examples: Python, C, Java, Assembly Languages, etc.) and skills of modelling.
• Will be able to demonstrate aptitude and a strong potential to learn quickly.
• High analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and efficiency.
• Enjoys working in a team and engaging their colleagues.

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