Principal System Security Architect

Job Description

The Systems Architecture and Engineering team is developing new secure solutions for multiple US government programs. These solutions will include derivatives from existing commercial products as well as the development of new and novel technologies and product architectures. If you have a strong interest in working on cutting-edge security solutions used in support of critical government and military programs, this is the team to join.

The Principal System Security Architect role will work with US Government customers to define future architectures and products to address national security needs. Candidates will be responsible for defining program objectives, generating proposals, leading execution teams, and delivering final products. The position will manage product/ POC needs and drive new technologies, such as chiplet design, secure interface definitions, package-level integrity protections, design validation, and overall supply chain security. This position will require cross division collaboration between various business units and organizations. Candidate will also have the opportunity to evaluate and collaborate with external companies as potential partners in solution development.

Responsibilities will include:
Drive security requirements for next generation, custom Intel products.
Develop long-term roadmaps for these features to minimize cost and maximize re-use across product lines
Align solutions with commercial product BUs to define waterfall intercepts of advanced technologies into commercial products
Work with business unit and engineering team architects to create straw-man proposals for system and security technologies
Coordinate multi-disciplinary, multi-division teams internal and external to the company to evaluate and evolve these features until they provide a clear value proposition for Intel or are documented and dropped.
Coordinate alignment of these features to product families in ensuring any required building blocks reach maturity on the required timelines
Coordinate demonstrations of new features using test chips and, as needed, custom test packaging

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 15 years in system design, security, and technical leadership

Strong knowledge of Intel processors and x86 architecture
Strong understanding of state-of-the-art security technologies, practices, and issues
Expertise in embedded systems hardware and software design
Platform hardware architectural expertise
Basic understanding of physical design and packaging of modern processors
Basic understanding of modern cryptographic algorithms with strong knowledge of usage of such algorithms
Understanding of modern hardware and software attacks, up to and including nation-state level capabilities
Experience working with USG customer and programs
Proven track record of managing and directing large government programs from inceptions to completion
Strong verbal and written communication skills

• This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States government customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions.
• Active US Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access     

Inside this Business Group

Enable amazing computing experiences with Intel Software continues to shape the way people think about computing – across CPU, GPU, and FPGA architectures. Get your hands on new technology and collaborate with some of the smartest people in the business. Our developers and software engineers work in all software layers, across multiple operating systems and platforms to enable cutting-edge solutions. Ready to solve some of the most complex software challenges? Explore an impactful and innovative career in Software.

Other Locations

US, NM, Albuquerque; US, TX, Austin; US, VA, Fairfax; US, AZ, Phoenix; US, CA, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $186,760.00-$299,166.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

Position of Trust
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.