Security Evaluator - Side-channel Attacks

Company Description

SGS Brightsight is part of SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. At SGS Brightsight, we support companies in getting their products ready and in compliance with the latest security regulations and requirements. With over 35 years of experience in evaluating IT products in different industries, we evaluate these products against requirements set by governmental and private schemes. SGS Brightsight has been a Common Criteria and EMVCo hardware lab since 2002.

Job Description

SGS Brightsight in Barcelona is looking for a Senior/Junior Side-Channel Evaluator. The appointed candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to execute penetration tests within security evaluations on state-of-the-art products. Security evaluations include a variety of tests from which the security of products can be assessed. One of the most powerful techniques is known as side-channel analysis (SCA). SCA attacks aim to measure the unintentional information leakage from devices (power consumption, electromagnetic emanations) in order to get access to protected assets such as secret keys. Many types of side-channel attack methods have been developed over recent decades, posing a critical threat for modern secured products. Side-channel security evaluators use a wide range of attack methods to evaluate a product’s security. As part of the team, the appointed candidate will execute SCA tasks ranging from understanding potential vulnerabilities, following procedures and scheme specifications, scripting, performing attacks and reporting the results. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the pen-test laboratory together with the rest of the team. This job also requires that you communicate doubts, issues and results to internal entities such as the Lead Evaluator, the Project Manager or the Lab Manager, and other evaluators.

Qualifications

Must:

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field of study (computer science, telecommunications, electronics, physics, mathematics)
• You are familiar with electronic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, etc.
• You are familiar with signal treatment and analysis.
• You have programming skills, preferably in JavaScript or other similar programming language
• You have English language skills
• You have attention to detail, are methodical and eager to learn!

Desirable:

• Knowledge of side-channel attacks, concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of the most common cryptographic algorithms (DES, AES, RSA, ECC) and their related attacks and leakage points.
• Knowledge of payment protocols such as EMVCo, MasterCard, Visa, AMEX...
• Knowledge/experience of smartcards, HSM, ARM, cryptography Knowledge/experience in source code review and vulnerability analysis

Additional Information

SGS Brightsight provides a very good training program, from the basics to expert level We offer a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development We offer a competitive salary package based on the candidate.

At SGS Brightsight you will:

• Be part of a multicultural team with highly motivated colleagues from all over the world
• Work for the recognized global leader in security evaluations
• Work with all major developers on their latest innovations
• Enjoy an informal and intellectually challenging work environment