Senior Security & Test Engineer, Device OS (PKI & Firmware Security)

Fiserv

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On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
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$140,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Fiserv is a global leader in financial services technology, providing core banking platforms, payment processing, digital banking, and merchant acquiring solutions to financial institutions and businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Payments

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TL;DR · Senior Security & Test Engineer, Device OS (PKI & Firmware Security)

Sr. Security & Test Engineer - Device OS (PKI & Firmware Security) joins the DeviceOS team to manage platform software, secure boot infrastructure, and mass manufacturing software for point-of-sale hardware. The role involves designing security validation strategies, managing embedded PKI and HSM trust architectures, and ensuring devices meet strict cryptographic compliance standards like PCI-PTS and PCI-PIN. Daily responsibilities include overseeing vulnerability management, auditing CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshooting issues related to TLS/mTLS and secure bootloaders. Candidates must possess expertise in certificate lifecycle management, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and Linux or Android environments. Required technical skills include scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash, along with experience using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Terraform. The role addresses critical security challenges in the payment industry by securing hardware supply chains and ensuring robust device provisioning.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and execute security and testing strategies for the Device OS powering Clover Point of Sale devices.
  • Manage and validate PKI infrastructure, Certificate Authority lifecycles, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for secure device provisioning.
  • Oversee platform security, vulnerability management, and operational quality across all Clover hardware product lines.
  • Interpret PCI-PTS and PCI-PIN specifications to execute compliance, penetration testing, and risk validation workflows.
  • Audit and secure CI/CD build pipelines, automated deployments, and golden images to ensure supply chain security.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues involving embedded cryptography, TLS/mTLS, certificate lifecycle tools, and secure bootloaders.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Software Security, PKI Engineering, AppSec, or Software QA/Testing.
  • Hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate & Key Management, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
  • Strong knowledge of security protocols, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, TLS/mTLS, and digital certificates.
  • Experience with vulnerability management, security scanning tools, and risk assessments in Linux, Android (AOSP), or cloud/embedded infrastructure.
  • Practical scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate security workflows and diagnostic testing.
  • Familiarity with secure CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure orchestration tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Terraform.
  • Experience validating software or hardware for certified standards such as PCI-PTS, PCI-PIN, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 (preferred).
  • Hands-on exposure to penetration testing tools, cloud security posture management, or Android test frameworks (preferred).

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