Hardware Security Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Raleigh, NC
Salary
$132,800–$185,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 30, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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The Hardware Security Engineer CSDL Hybrid joins the Security & Trust Organization to serve as a technical advisor for hardware engineering teams. This role involves bridging the gap between security assessments and practical hardware implementation by interpreting evaluation findings and architecting robust designs that align with HW-CSDL standards and global regulations. Key responsibilities include deconstructing hardware architectures from system levels down to ASICs, FPGAs, and discrete components to identify vulnerabilities. The engineer will operationalize standards such as NIST SP 800-193, CNSA 2.0, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Required skills include hardware design, low-level architecture, and knowledge of Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and cryptographic primitives. Preferred technical proficiencies include Python, Bash, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and experience with AI-assisted development for hardware security applications.

Skills

Hardware Security Root of Trust Secure Boot Verilog SystemVerilog Python Bash ASIC FPGA NIST SP 800-193 CNSA 2.0 TCG DICE TPM Side-channel Analysis Fault Injection JTAG RTL Design Cryptographic Primitives

What you'll do

  • Provide actionable design guidance to hardware teams to achieve HW-CSDL compliance.
  • Deconstruct hardware architectures from system levels down to ASICs and discrete components to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Interpret industry and government security standards into technical requirements and design guidelines.
  • Author high-quality security guidelines, reference architectures, and best-practice documentation for engineering teams.
  • Manage and execute multiple parallel security initiatives and consulting engagements across diverse product families.
  • Educate hardware design communities to foster a security-first culture throughout the product development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of relevant hardware design/engineering experience (or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience).
  • Prior background in hardware development, including interpreting system-level schematics, block diagrams, and PCB designs.
  • Prior background in hardware security fundamentals like Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and cryptographic primitives.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development and automation for hardware security applications (preferred).
  • Experience with scripting (Python, Bash) and RTL design/verification (Verilog, SystemVerilog) (preferred).
  • Background in hardware security frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-193 or CNSA 2.0 (preferred).
  • Experience with hardware threat modeling or security analysis like fault injection or side-channel analysis (preferred).

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