IoT Security Analyst

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

Within our Cybersecurity Hub, we conduct comprehensive IoT product evaluations and collaborate with world-leading manufacturers. Our goal is to identify risks and vulnerabilities in IoT devices and embedded systems to ensure secure interactions between technology and people, meeting international security standards. 

You will join a globally recognized IoT security lab, working on international projects for top-tier customers. We seek enthusiastic professionals passionate about IoT technologies, embedded systems, and security, who combine analytical thinking and creativity to help safeguard our digital world.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze hardware, firmware, and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, Wi-Fi, Zigbee) to detect and document potential vulnerabilities and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, and product development, ensuring secure implementation and design of IoT solutions.
• Perform in-depth evaluations and security assessments of IoT and embedded systems, aligned with standards like EN18031.
• Prepare detailed technical reports clearly documenting vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and recommended mitigation measures.
• Stay current with emerging IoT technologies, communication protocols, and security practices relevant to embedded systems.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with IoT technologies, embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Linux-based operating systems and scripting languages such as Python and Bash (knowledge of C/C is a plus).
• Practical knowledge and experience working with communication protocols such as MQTT, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, BLE, or similar.
• Familiarity with IoT platforms, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or embedded Linux-based systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, especially regarding IoT security frameworks like OWASP IoT Top Ten preferred.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar qualifications relevant to cybersecurity preferred.
• Participation in technology or IoT-focused communities or forums (e.g., Stack Overflow, GitHub, Hackaday).
• Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., German, Spanish, Chinese) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for teamwork, particularly in an international and collaborative environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver results on time.
• Ability to interface and effectively work with various groups and cultures involved (partners, government, agencies, contractors, operations, etc.), and gain alignment to achieve objectives.
• Ability to lead by example and use influence internally to attain goals.

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
• Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage)
• Extended periods of computer-based work
• Extended periods of standing

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel; estimated 25%

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation: 

DEKRA North America’s compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.  The base pay for this position ranges from $66,700 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $96,000 annually in our highest geographic market.  Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being.  Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs.  These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop.  Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to:  Sr. Security Analyst
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Work Location: Sterling, VA
• Supervises Others: No
• Status: Full-time; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Eligibility:  This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more.  DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home.  In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call 1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Salary : $66,700 - $96,000