- Company Name
- Emerson
- Job Title
- Security Test Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Security Test Engineer
**Role Summary**
Execute comprehensive security testing for software and firmware, assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance with standards. Collaborate with development, ops, and audit teams to strengthen product security and enforce DevSecOps practices.
**Expectations**
- 5+ years in security or software/firmware testing.
- Strong analytical skills, ethical mindset, and curiosity toward emerging threats.
- Proactive, self‑directed, and able to work in a team environment.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Perform security requirements analysis and threat modelling.
2. Conduct risk analysis and devise test strategies aligned with security objectives.
3. Plan, execute, and document security testing activities:
- Tool and technique selection.
- Security requirements, threat mitigation, vulnerability, abuse case, attack surface, and regression testing.
- Test automation where applicable.
4. Analyze, report, and follow up on security defects.
5. Ensure adherence to internal processes and standards (IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP).
6. Support internal and external audits.
7. Maintain knowledge of emerging threats, tools, and methodologies; drive continuous improvement.
8. Participate in occasional travel for training or customer support.
**Required Skills**
- Proficiency with security testing tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, Fortify, Checkmarx.
- Scripting in Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of encryption algorithms, key management, and secure protocols (TLS, SSH).
- Deep knowledge of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25).
- Experience with Linux, Windows, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, serial, Modbus, HART.
- Familiarity with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP standards.
- Ability to integrate security into DevSecOps pipelines; Azure DevOps exposure is a plus.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
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Cumbernauld, United kingdom
Hybrid
Mid level
01-02-2026