Security Analyst IoT (m/f/d)

Since its foundation in 1925, the DEKRA promise has been to ensure the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment. Today, DEKRA employs around 49,000 people across more than 60 countries on all five continents.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at

DPS – Digital and Product Solutions

, under the

DEKRA Digital Trust Services

team. The First-of-its-kind service which reflects a combination of cybersecurity, functional safety, and artificial intelligence (AI) testing and certification.

Within our

Cybersecurity Hub

, we conduct comprehensive IoT product evaluations and collaborate with world-leading manufacturers. Our goal is to identify risks and vulnerabilities in IoT devices and embedded systems to ensure secure interactions between technology and people, meeting international security standards.

You will join a globally recognized IoT security lab, working on international projects for top-tier customers. We seek enthusiastic professionals passionate about IoT technologies, embedded systems, and security, who combine analytical thinking and creativity to help safeguard our digital world.

What will your responsibilities be? • Perform in-depth evaluations and security assessments of IoT and embedded systems, aligned with standards like EN18031. • Analyze hardware, firmware, and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, Wi-Fi, Zigbee) to detect and document potential vulnerabilities and risks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, and product development, ensuring secure implementation and design of IoT solutions. • Prepare detailed technical reports clearly documenting vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and recommended mitigation measures. • Stay current with emerging IoT technologies, communication protocols, and security practices relevant to embedded systems.

What do we expect from you? • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with IoT technologies, embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, or related fields. • Practical knowledge and experience working with communication protocols such as MQTT, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, BLE, or similar. • Familiarity with IoT platforms, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or embedded Linux-based systems. • Familiarity with firmware development or analysis (C/C++), hardware diagnostics, and troubleshooting. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in international and multidisciplinary teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have: • Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, especially regarding IoT security frameworks like OWASP IoT Top Ten. • Experience or certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., OSCP, CEH). • Participation in technology or IoT-focused communities or forums (e.g., Stack Overflow, GitHub, Hackaday). • Additional language skills (German, Spanish, Chinese) would be beneficial.

What do we offer? • Hybrid options near our Hub location in Málaga (Parque Tecnológico). • Permanent contract. • Flexible work model that allows the conciliation between personal and work life. • Intensive summer day and every Friday of the year. • Possibility of accessing restaurant vouchers, nursery vouchers, Well Hub or transport benefits. • Medical Health Insurance 100% covered by the company. • English lessons to increase your level is needed. • Healthy snacks and free coffee in the office. • Referral programme with financial incentives • Employee recognition programme KUDOS awards. • Work with leading Top-Notch customers. • Discounts on major brands: textiles, consumer goods, electronics, travel agencies. • Our employees have an opportunity to develop a career plan with access to different certification programs (internal and external), as well as participate in cybersecurity events within the community, engage in a learning culture and more.