Senior Hardware Assessor

Recruiter
Sky
Location
Brentwood
Salary
Competitive
Posted
31 Jul 2022
Closes
18 Aug 2022
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do

You will perform hands on hardware security assessments and act as lead for a team of security engineers performing hardware and software assessments of consumer-facing devices and services. You will work closely with product engineering teams to help them understand vulnerabilities and remediation solutions.

Design & Sky Labs Brentwood And Aalborg

Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Design & our Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg teams make things happen. That's why we're at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From UX and UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and NOW to life at top speed and support them throughout the lifecycle.

What you'll need
  • Experience extracting firmware from NAND and EMMC chips
  • Experience with firmware decomplilation and analysis using tools like IDAPro and Binwalk
  • Identification of hardware components like UARTs, JTAGs via pinouts, visually via board layout and/or via logic analyzer/scope, including experience with hands-on electrical work fort example peeling back boards and soldering
  • Deep knowledge of Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows OS platforms and IP network protocols and configuration
  • Proficiency in programming and source code analysis of x86 ASM, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, HTML5, CSS3, HMTL5 and other languages used in customer-facing devices and interfaces
  • Awareness of past and current security vulnerabilities and hacking techniques
  • Familiarity with common RF protocols like 802.11, 802.15
  • Familiarity with soft pen-testing tools like NMAP, Burp, and Nessus

What you'll bring
  • Good interpersonal skills and a strong team-orientation
  • Demonstrable enthusiasm for your work
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical issues in an easy to understand manner

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster:

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
  • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
  • A generous pension package
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted mobile and broadband
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work - Hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space - Brentwood

This location takes some beating: we're practically in Brentwood station, which has regular trains to London Liverpool Street. If you find it easier to drive, there's some onsite parking, while Chatham Way car park is a short walk away.

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.

Why wait?


Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.


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