AMI Security Engineer

C3iHub · Kanpur

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Last observed by our collector: 8 October 2026 at 11:13 pm IST. This is not a manual review or a confirmation from the employer.

Employer requisition: 90641

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Collected role description

Role Summary Test and validate smart meter/NIC hardware, firmware, and end-to-end AMI communication (Meter–NIC–HES–MDMS) across multiple OEMs for security vulnerabilities, protocol compliance, and cyber-attack resistance. Key Responsibilities Perform DLMS/COSEM protocol testing and firmware validation for meters/NICs from different OEMs Conduct hardware security testing — PCB analysis, JTAG/SWD debugging, firmware extraction Perform firmware reverse engineering and static/dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities Test RF/wireless and network communication for security gaps (MITM, replay, packet injection, protocol fuzzing) Validate FOTA/OTA update security, secure boot, encryption, and authentication mechanisms Assess AMI communication channels (RF, cellular, PLC, Ethernet, optical) for interception, tampering, and data-integrity risks Test HES–meter and HES–MDMS communication/interfaces for security gaps and unauthorized access points Conduct vulnerability assessment & penetration testing (VAPT) on meter, HES, and MDMS interfaces Recommend and implement security controls/fixes to close identified gaps across meter, communication, and HES/MDMS layers Analyse logs, traces, and firmware behaviour to identify defects and perform root cause analysis (RCA) Document test cases, VAPT findings, and OEM-wise security assessment reports Support compliance validation against IS 13779, IS 16444, CBIP-325, IEC 62056, IS 15959 Required Skills Hands-on experience with DLMS/COSEM testing (Gurux, Kalkitech, BCS, CMRI etc.) Embedded firmware validation, firmware flashing (Renesas or similar), FOTA/OTA testing Exposure to firmware reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, Binwalk etc.) Familiarity with penetration testing/vulnerability tools (Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus etc.) Understanding of hardware security (JTAG/SWD, chip-off etc.) and RF/SDR-based communication testing Knowledge of AMI communication technologies (RF, cellular, PLC, Ethernet, optical etc.) and associated security risks Understanding of HES/MDMS architecture, APIs, and interface security Knowledge of Scripting, encryption, authentication, and secure boot concepts

Collected experience requirement

3 years