Festo

Product Security Specialist

Festo  •  Bengaluru, IN (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Posted from 08.12.2025 to 08.12.2026

Your job:

  • Perform hardware and firmware security testing, including Hardware VAPT, TARA analysis, and penetration testing for embedded and IoT products
  • Conduct reverse engineering of firmware, binaries, and hardware components to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses
  • Execute fuzzing tests (black-box, white-box, and grey-box) on device protocols, firmware, and communication interfaces
  • Perform vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap, and Wireshark
  • Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and security checklists aligned with IEC 62443-4 and secure development lifecycle principles
  • Document findings, prepare detailed test reports, and collaborate closely with development teams to validate and resolve vulnerabilities
  • Support test automation within CI/CD environments to streamline security testing workflows

Your qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field
  • Minimum of two years of experience in device or embedded security testing, preferably within the Industrial Automation or Automotive sectors
  • Hands-on expertise in hardware penetration testing, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, and fuzzing methodologies
  • Experience in Hardware and Thick Client pentesting methodologies
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, Linux environments, and communication protocols (industrial and automotive)
  • Knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle and familiarity with IEC 62443-4 or equivalent standards
  • Proficiency with tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Ghidra, IDA Pro, and other security testing utilities
  • Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting, with exposure to CI/CD tools and automation frameworks
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
  • Proficient in using security testing tools and frameworks for embedded systems, firmware, and network protocols
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities
  • Occasional travel for coordination with global product development and security teams
  • OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, eWPTX, CPENT, LPT, PNPT, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials

Working Location: Festo India Pvt Ltd. 237 B, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore - 99.

Working Days: 5 days

Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days WFO and 2 days WFH

Working Timings: 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM

Working Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in hardware security testing

Festo

About Festo

Festo is a global player and an independent family-owned company with headquarters in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. Festo has set standards in industrial automation technology and technical education ever since its establishment, thereby making a contribution to sustainable development of the environment, the economy and society. The company supplies pneumatic and electrical automation technology to 300,000 customers of factory and process automation in over 35 industries. The LifeTech sector with medical technology and laboratory automation is becoming increasingly important. The products and services are available in 176 countries. With about 20,700 employees in over 250 branch offices in 61 countries worldwide, Festo achieved a turnover of around €3.36 billion in 2021. Each year around 7% of this turnover is invested in research and development. In this learning company, 1.5 % of turnover is invested in basic and further training. Festo Didactic SE is a leading provider of technical education and training and offers its customers worldwide comprehensive digital and physical learning solutions in the industrial environment.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Esslingen, DE
Year Founded
1925
Website
festo.com
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