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Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

IoT/OT Security Professional

Offensive Security & TestingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMilan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy€35.4k - €54k

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3–4 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IoT/OT, embedded systems, APIs, cloud, and connected technologies.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including authentication, authorization, encryption, network security, and vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of IoT/OT architectures and connected systems.
  • Knowledge of network and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, and MQTT.
  • Familiarity with Linux and embedded environments.
  • Knowledge of common threats and vulnerabilities affecting IoT devices and systems.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability categories and the OWASP IoT/OT Top 10.
  • Basic knowledge of security testing and network analysis tools such as Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, or equivalents.
  • Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and technical findings and translate them into concrete remediation guidance.
  • Knowledge of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Perform security assessments of IoT/OT devices and solutions, considering devices, firmware, networks, applications, APIs, gateways, and cloud components.
  • Analyze IoT/OT architectures to identify attack surfaces, risks, and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Support threat modeling and the definition of security requirements according to Security by Design principles.
  • Analyze the security of major IoT/OT protocols and technologies, including MQTT, CoAP, HTTP/REST, Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi, and TCP/IP.
  • Evaluate device security mechanisms, including authentication, authorization, Secure Boot, encryption, key and certificate management, and communication protection.
  • Support vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of devices, APIs, and infrastructure supporting IoT/OT solutions.
  • Analyze firmware and embedded software security using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
  • Analyze communication flows among devices, gateways, APIs, backend services, and cloud platforms.
  • Support adoption of Secure SDLC and Security by Design practices for IoT/OT products and solutions.
  • Identify remediations and define recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Produce technical documentation, security assessment reports, and presentations for technical and management stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Firmware analysis and reverse engineering.
  • Embedded Linux, RTOS, and microcontrollers.
  • Hardware security and interfaces such as UART, JTAG, and SPI.
  • Wireless technologies such as Bluetooth/BLE, Zigbee, and Z-Wave.
  • PKI, X.509 certificates, HSM, and device identity management.
  • IoT/OT cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure IoT or AWS IoT.
  • API security and OAuth 2.0/OIDC protocols.
  • Security of containers and Kubernetes used as backend for IoT/OT platforms.
  • Knowledge of reference standards and frameworks such as ETSI EN 303 645, IEC 62443, NIST standards, and ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Programming or scripting skills in Python, C/C++, Java, or PowerShell.

About the Company

Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Avanade helps large organizations move to digital operations using Microsoft-based solutions. It combines consulting, implementation, and managed services to deliver digital transformation, cloud migration, and optimized business processes. Its offerings are built around the Microsoft ecosystem, with partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture enabling tailored, enterprise-grade deployments. Avanade differentiates itself by aligning technology delivery with business outcomes for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on long-term service contracts and customized design-led experiences. The company's goal is to drive efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support sustainable growth for clients through technology-enabled transformation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
2000

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