IoT Security Analyst

A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make:

As a Security Analyst IoT your primary objective will be to evaluate IoT systems comprehensively identifying hidden risks vulnerabilities and security flaws to ensure compliance with EN18031 standards and safeguard against cybersecurity threats.

You will be part of a worldwide security lab and participate in international projects with toptier customers guaranteeing the security of their products and services. Therefore we are looking for people who love and enjoy security not only with great analytical and organizational skills but also with a creative mind.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct security assessments of IoT systems in alignment with EN18031 standards to identify risks vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Document findings in a detailed technical report addressing security risks vulnerabilities and weaknesses discovered during evaluations.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and regulatory changes relevant to IoT systems and EN18031 compliance.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including compliance development and testing units to ensure a secure IoT environment.
• Apply strong analytical skills to interpret and implement EN18031 security requirements effectively.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Telecommunications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity specifically in risk assessment and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience in the classification and evaluation of vulnerabilities including exploit development.
• Proficiency in Linuxbased operating systems and scripting languages such as Python and Bash (knowledge of C/C is a plus).
• Understanding of IoT communication protocols including WiFi ZigBee and MQTT.
• Basic understanding of IoT security frameworks such as the OWASP IoT Top Ten preferred.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or similar qualifications relevant to cybersecurity preferred.
• Participation in technologyfocused communities like Stack Overflow Hack The Box or similar platforms preferred.
• Active contributions to the cybersecurity community will be considered a valuable asset.
• 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 problemsolving 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 2550lbs (luggage)
• Extended periods of computerbased work
• Extended periods of standing

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel; estimated 25

What Youll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

DEKRA North Americas compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66700 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $96000 annually in our highest geographic market. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and positionrelated knowledge skills and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical emotional and financial wellbeing. Colleagues can selfselect 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 wellbeing resources and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Wellbeing 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 & LongTerm Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buyup 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 USbased 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: Fulltime; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

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 worlds 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 purposedriven 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 100year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope youll 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 call. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.

Required Experience:

IC