Security Architect - Hardware

Job Description

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The Network and Edge group (NEX) at Intel drives the software-defined transformation of the world's infrastructure - in data centers, in networks, and at the edge. We are a team of problem solvers, experimenters, and innovators who are dedicated to designing the network technologies that currently lead and continue to transform data-center and AI ecosystems.

We are seeking an experienced hardware security architect/researcher responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure hardware solutions for our advanced SoC platforms.

As a hardware security architect in the Network and Edge group you will:

• Design and develop secure hardware architectures for SoC platforms.
• Evaluate and analyze hardware security features of SoCs.
• Develop and implement hardware security specifications and plans.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate security measures into hardware designs.
• Conduct vulnerability and threat analysis of proposed and existing hardware architectures.
• Develop and implement strategies for hardware security testing and validation.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in hardware security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team on hardware security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of security into all phases of product development.

The hardware security architect will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of our hardware designs. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

In addition to the qualifications listed below the ideal candidate will also have the following traits:

• Willingness to multi-task and manage several activities at once.
  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to track and communicate direction/status.
• Willingness to work in an unstructured start-up like environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to help drive resolution of unforeseen issues.
  Excellent communication skills both verbally and non-verbally in an effective, professional, clear, and honest manner with team members, customers, and leadership.
  Able to deal with ambiguity, cope with change and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Be self-driven and motivated.
• Willingness to lead a highly matrixed, cross-organizational team directly tied to the development, implementation and/or upgrade of technology or products for external customers.

Qualifications

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field plus 7+ years of industry work experience, or- Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field plus 6+ years of industry work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a security role such as security researcher, security hardware design or validation, security architect.
• 2+ years’ experience with a hardware description language such as System Verilog or VHDL.

How to Stand out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proven experience as a hardware security architect or similar role.
• Deep understanding of hardware security principles and SoC architecture.
• Familiarity with hardware security vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to hardware security.
• Programming proficiency across languages: C/C++, Python/Perl scripting, etc.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

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Here at Intel, we invest in our people. Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel’s benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment.  Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

Inside this Business Group

Xeon and Networking Engineering (XNE) focuses on the development and integration of XEON and Networking SOC's and critical IP's sustain Intels Xeon and 5G networking roadmap.

Other Locations

US, OR, Hillsboro; US, PA, Allentown; US, MA, Hudson

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.

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.