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Job Title: Junior Product Cybersecurity Analyst (IoT)
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (36 hours/week)
Salary: £35,500 + Bonus
Start Your Cybersecurity Career Securing the Future of IoT
Are you ready to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing fields in cybersecurity?
We're looking for a Junior Product Cybersecurity Analyst to join our IoT Security team at BSI. In this hands-on role, you’ll assess the security of connected products from firmware to communication interfaces ensuring they meet the highest standards for global compliance and resilience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in hardware security, embedded systems, and penetration testing, while learning from industry experts and working on real-world cybersecurity challenges that matter.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Suitable candidate will be required to hold permanent rights to work and remain in the UK.
What You’ll Do
1. Conduct security testing on IoT product samples, ensuring compliance with key industry standards.
2. Support senior analysts with in-depth technical testing, debugging, and threat evaluation.
3. Collaborate with certification and compliance teams to resolve security issues found during evaluation.
4. Contribute to the development and automation of testing methodologies to keep pace with evolving regulations.
5. Prepare and deliver clear, accurate technical test reports for clients.
6. Help maintain the security lab environment, tooling, and test infrastructure.
7. Work directly with clients during the testing and certification journey.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
8. 1+ year of experience in hardware cybersecurity testing (IoT devices).
9. Good foundation in networking and programming (e.g., Python, C, Java).
10. Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32), and RTOS.
11. Understanding of debugging interfaces (UART, JTAG, SPI, I2C).
12. Basic knowledge of wireless protocols: Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, LoRa WAN.
13. Exposure to tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus.
14. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
15. Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.
Desirable:
16. Familiarity with standards such as ETSI EN 303 645, IEC 62443, OWASP IoT Top 10, etc.
17. Hands-on Linux experience.
18. Awareness of the product lifecycle and how security affects provisioning, manufacturing, and updates.
19. CREST CPSA or willingness to pursue certification.
Why Join Us?
20. Hands-on learning: Gain hands-on experience with real consumer devices and security evaluations.
21. Global impact: Work on products that reach homes, hospitals, and industries worldwide.
22. Career progression: We’ll support your training, certifications, and career path in cybersecurity.
BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Income Protection & Life Assurance.
Your journey into product cybersecurity starts here. Apply now and help us build a safer, more secure connected world.
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