Lead Principal Security Engineer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: United StatesSwitzerland, Switzerland
Salary: $130,000–$306,400 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Lead Principal Security Engineer

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As a Lead Principal Security Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will join a dedicated team focused on ensuring that compute hardware meets stringent security standards. Your role involves defining security requirements for hardware to align with OCI’s overall security posture, collaborating closely with vendors and standards organizations to influence future hardware platform security. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting security assessments of complex systems, identifying risks, and communicating findings to senior leadership while driving process improvements across the organization. You will leverage expertise in areas such as Root of Trust, x86/ARM architecture, and GPU platforms, along with proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, and Rust, to ensure robust hardware security. This role demands a deep understanding of computer architecture and experience with reversing tools, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing the state of industry security knowledge.

Skills

Python C C++ Java Rust Go x86 ARM UEFI SPDM Secureboot DICE Intel SGX SPI I2C RS232 DevOps CI/CD Ruby

What you'll do

Define security requirements for hardware to align with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's security posture.
Conduct independent design consulting for complex compute systems, balancing business objectives and security risks.
Perform hands-on security assessments of complex compute systems to ensure they meet specified requirements.
Break down complex systems for analysis and collaborate on holistic assessments within the cloud environment.
Identify opportunities for security improvements and drive them across the organization.
Communicate risks and mitigation options to senior leadership, balancing security, technology, and business goals.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in hardware security architecture/engineering/validation/planning
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Demonstrated competency in hardware/firmware with a focus on security
Subject Matter Expertise in two or more specified areas (e.g., Root Of Trust, x86/ARM platforms)
Ability to read and review complex hardware system/platform level schematics for security concerns

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