Principal Security Engineer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: United StatesSwitzerland, Switzerland
Salary: $106,300–$234,600 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Principal Hardware Security Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, you will be an individual contributor responsible for defining security requirements for hardware to ensure compliance with the company’s stringent security posture. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors to influence future hardware platform security standards, conduct hands-on security assessments of compute devices, and mitigate risks through proper controls. Your day-to-day tasks include reviewing hardware schematics, performing adversarial assessments, and mentoring junior engineers while working on cutting-edge technologies such as Root of Trust, x86 architecture, and GPU platforms. Essential skills include expertise in hardware/firmware security, knowledge of computer architecture, and proficiency with programming languages like C++, Python, and Rust. This role requires a blend of technical acumen and strategic thinking to enhance Oracle Cloud’s operational security posture at scale.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Define security requirements for hardware to align with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's security posture.
Conduct hands-on security and adversarial assessments of compute devices to ensure compliance.
Identify risk mitigation controls based on assessment findings and threat models.
Mentor junior engineers in the field of hardware and firmware security.
Work closely with third-party vendors and standards organizations to influence hardware platform security.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
8-10+ years of experience in hardware security architecture/engineering/validation/planning
Demonstrated competency in hardware/firmware with a focus on security
Subject Matter Expertise in Root Of Trust (TCG SRTM, DRTM) or x86/ARM server platform architecture
Ability to work with common programming languages and read hardware schematics for security concerns

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