Hardware Security Technical Leader

Cisco

. Partner with product hardware teams to analyze hardware security evaluation results .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $139,200 - $201,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in hardware security evaluation, compliance with HW-CSDL standards, and mentoring engineering teams. Proficient in analyzing hardware architectures and implementing security frameworks to foster a security-first culture.

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Hardware Security FundamentalsSecurity Initiative LeadershipHardware Development ExperienceScripting Experience (Python, Bash)RTL Design/Verification (Verilog, SystemVerilog)

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Hard Skills

Hardware Security EvaluationDesign Guidance for HW-CSDL ComplianceReading System-Level SchematicsBlock Diagrams InterpretationComponent Datasheets AnalysisPCB Layouts UnderstandingCryptographic Primitives KnowledgeSecure Boot ImplementationHardware Threat ModelingSecurity Requirements Documentation

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencing Hardware Design CommunitiesLeading Parallel EngagementsEducating TeamsConsulting

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsAutomation for Hardware SecuritySecurity FrameworksNIST SP 800-193NSA CNSA 2.0TCG DICE/TPM

Industry Keywords

Hardware Security StandardsGlobal Cybersecurity RegulationsSecurity-First CultureSecurity InitiativesHardware Security Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with product hardware teams to analyze hardware security evaluation results
Provide actionable design guidance to achieve HW-CSDL compliance
Mentor members of the Security and Trust engineering team
Deconstruct and review hardware architectures from the system level through boards, ASICs/FPGAs, power/management controllers, and discrete components
Identify vulnerabilities and design-in resilience
Interpret and operationalize industry and government standards into technical guidance and design requirements
Author and direct security requirements, reference architectures, implementation guides, and best-practice documentation
Lead and balance multiple parallel engagements, consulting efforts, and security initiatives across product families
Educate and influence hardware design communities to foster a security-first culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with proven experience
9+ years of experience with a BS, 6+ years with an MS, or 3+ years with a PhD
Experience leading security initiatives and mentoring engineers as a technical leader
Hardware development experience, including reading and interpreting system-level schematics, block diagrams, component datasheets, PCB layouts, or register-level hardware documentation
Background in hardware security fundamentals, including Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot, hardware and firmware resiliency, cryptographic primitives, or secure key storage
Experience with AI-assisted development and automation for hardware security applications preferred
Scripting experience such as Python or Bash preferred
RTL design/verification experience such as Verilog or SystemVerilog preferred
Background in hardware security frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-193, NSA CNSA 2.0, TCG DICE/TPM, or global cybersecurity regulations preferred
Experience with hardware threat modeling or hardware security analysis preferred
Experience participating in hardware security industry forums, working groups, or standards bodies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Hybrid work arrangement, 3 days onsite per week