Security Engineer (Mobile Security) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Join Samsung as a Security Engineer at our R&D Institute in Staines-upon-Thames!

This role is pivotal in ensuring the security and compliance of Android applications for Samsung Galaxy devices, particularly for government and enterprise customers. You'll play a key role in developing and deploying secure mobile solutions, leveraging Samsung Knox platform and infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and generate evidence reports for Samsung Galaxy applications to meet government agency requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and customers to build robust solutions using the Samsung Knox platform and infrastructure.
• Develop tools for solution installation, provisioning, and approval, ensuring seamless deployment.
• Create detailed documentation, including solution design and deployment guides, to support approval processes.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including business and R&D teams, to align security solutions with strategic goals.
• Travel as needed for meetings with customers and partners to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Provide timely progress reports to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Who We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• A degree in Computing, Communications, or a related field (industrial experience may substitute).
• Strong knowledge of device security attack vectors, including apps, browsers, connectivity, and local storage.
• Experience in developing Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) provider for Android KeyStore.
• Familiarity with PKI, certificate enrolment, and Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS #).
• Proven experience in application testing using tools like OWASP MASVS, MobSF, Frida, and others.
• Extensive knowledge in C, C++, and Java programming languages.
• Excellent documentation skills using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Global Platform Card Specification 2.3, ISO 7816 smart card standard, NFC, and ETSI 102 705 APIs.
• Hands-on experience in developing smart card-based Android applications using Javacard API.
• Front-end and back-end web services development using JavaScript, Python, and latest IDE/toolchain.
• Expertise in defining security concepts, requirements, and architecture.
• Knowledge of secure mobile platform development and mobile device security features like device lock and data encryption.
• Experience with Common Criteria certification (CC, FIPS, VS-NfD).

Why Join Samsung?

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, transforming industries through relentless innovation. Our commitment to creativity and diversity drives our growth, making us one of the world's top brands. By joining Samsung, you'll be part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of technology!

Hybrid Working

We offer a hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite (minimum) at our Staines-upon-Thames R&D Institute and 2 days working from home weekly.

Join Us

If you're passionate about mobile security and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of Samsung's innovative journey!