Advanced Embedded Security Engineer

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who create new ways of working. We develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers’ and partners’ needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward‑thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management and engineering, to define and prioritize security requirements for new and existing products.
• Lead and participate in design and architecture reviews to conduct threat modeling and ensure security is built into software and firmware from the ground up.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security controls and best practices throughout the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure security requirements are seamlessly integrated without compromising product functionality or time‑to‑market.
• Respond to, investigate, and lead the remediation of product security vulnerabilities and participate when incidents happen.
• Conduct and oversee security assessments, including penetration testing and code reviews, to proactively identify and mitigate security flaws.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for responding to customer security questionnaires, audits, and inquiries, clearly communicating our security posture.
• Align with the corporate security team to implement and adapt corporate security policies, standards, and best practices within product development.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for security architecture and security best practices.
• Develop and deliver security training to development teams to foster a culture of security awareness and accountability.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques relevant to IoT, embedded systems, software, and firmware.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a security champion and subject matter expert within the engineering organization.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) to automate security testing within the CI/CD pipeline.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience.
• Hands‑on experience in product security, embedded systems security, or a closely related field.
• Hands‑on experience securing embedded systems, software, or IoT devices.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or cybersecurity field.
  • Proven experience integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline and product development lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
  • Deep technical expertise in Hardware Security (e.g., TPM, Trust Zone, secure boot, tamper resistance, cryptography).
  • Experience specific to IoT, connected devices, or automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies.
  • Familiarity with industry security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., IEC 62443, FIPS 140).
  • Industry‑recognized security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC, or offensive security certifications).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security risks to both technical teams and executive leadership.

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC, or equivalent are a plus.

Onsite in Lincolnshire, IL (Hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

$ – $ Annual.

Opportunity to earn a performance‑based annual cash incentive, with a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the applicable incentive plan.

Hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual company‑wide well‑being day. Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development, community service days, and paid time off, with availability varying by location.

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workp