Hardware Security Technical Leader – Hyperscaler

Cisco

. Focus on hyperscaler security for Cisco’s next-generation platforms and custom hyperscaler hardware architectures .

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 expertise in hyperscaler security, guiding multifunctional teams in delivering secure hardware solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-193 and EU Cyber Resilience Act. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead security initiatives in hardware development.

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Hyperscaler SecurityHardware DevelopmentSecurity Initiatives LeadershipThreat ModelingNIST SP 800-193 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Hardware Root Of TrustSecure BootCryptographic ImprintingHardware Cryptographic AccelerationHardware Security AnalysisSystem-Level SchematicsBlock DiagramsComponent DatasheetsRegister-Level Hardware DocumentationDevice Identity Mechanisms

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical LeadershipCollaboration

Industry Keywords

OCPSONiC Security Working GroupsHardware Security FrameworksCompliance GapsSecurity IPCloud Platform ArchitecturesHardware Security SolutionsThreat VectorsEngineering SpecificationsCompliance White Papers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on hyperscaler security for Cisco’s next-generation platforms and custom hyperscaler hardware architectures
Analyze sophisticated systems from high-level architecture through component-level silicon
Guide multifunctional engineering teams and external partners in delivering secure hardware solutions
Provide actionable security requirements and architectural guidance to product teams, hardware engineers, firmware/BIOS teams, and third-party vendors
Mentor members of the Security and Trust engineering team
Coordinate and represent Cisco’s technical interests in OCP and SONiC Security Working Groups
Evaluate hardware designs, schematics, board architectures, and component datasheets for threat vectors, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
Interpret, apply, and establish requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-193, NSA CNSA 2.0, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and HW-CSDL mandates
Author hardware security requirements, review checklists, threat models, compliance white papers, and engineering specifications
Lead and participate in concurrent security evaluations, design reviews, and compliance workstreams across hardware programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
9+ years of proven experience with a BS, 6+ years with an MS, or 3+ years with a PhD
Prior experience leading security initiatives and mentoring engineers as a technical leader
Background in hardware development, including system-level schematics, block diagrams, component datasheets, or register-level hardware documentation
Experience with hardware root of trust, secure boot, hardware or firmware resiliency, tamper resistance, cryptographic imprinting, or hardware cryptographic acceleration
Experience with hardware-rooted attestation architectures and device identity mechanisms is preferred
Experience with hyperscaler and cloud platform architectures is preferred
Experience implementing industry-standard security IP or novel hardware security solutions is preferred
Experience with hardware threat modeling or hardware security analysis is preferred
Prior contribution to security-related industry standards is preferred
Background in hardware security frameworks and standards is 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, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1 thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
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
Incentive compensation for sales-plan employees, subject to applicable Cisco plan