Hardware Security Architect

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a SoC Security Architect to define and drive the hardware security architecture for a range of SoCs and end applications. You will own the vision for future generations of secure hardware and collaborate with architecture, RTL, and software teams to embed security into implementation and validation.

The role requires 10–15+ years in SoC design with a focus on hardware security, strong understanding of AMBA/AXI interconnects, and experience with threat modeling and security

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in SoC or MCU design with a hardware security focus.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture and AMBA/AXI interconnects.
• Experience with threat modeling and security validation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for specifications and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Define SoC hardware security architecture and requirements, including HSM, secure boot, and cryptographic IP integration.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis; derive architectural mitigations.
• Architect HW/SW security boundaries and co-design flows for secure boot, drivers, and runtime protection.
• Define secure key storage and security-aware DFT/TEST strategies balancing coverage and resistance.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL, verification, PD, and software teams to embed security into implementation and validation.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

HW/SW integration

RTL review

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Insight Global is hiring for a SoC Security Architect that defines and drives the hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications, with deep expertise in hardware security and HW/SW interaction. You will own & establish the vision for future generations of security hardware.

Responsibilities Include:Define SoC hardware security architecture and requirements, including HSM specification, secure boot/RoT concepts, and cryptographic IP integration strategies.(AES/SHA/PKA/PUF/PQC etc)Translate security features into high-level HW/SW specifications and derive HW requirements to design a productLead threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis; translate into architectural mitigations and design constraints.Architect HW/SW security boundaries and co-design flows for secure boot, firmware services, drivers, and runtime protection.Define secure key storage/provisioning (eFUSE/OTP) and security-aware DFT/TEST strategies balancing coverage and attack resistance.Collaborate with architecture, RTL, verification, DFT, PD, and software teams to embed security into implementation and validation flows.Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434), optimize for PPA trade-offs, and drive system-level security validation.Stay current on threats/standards and provide technical leadership through reviews and security guidance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Architecture, RTL Design, Verification, DFT, Physical Design, Firmware/Software, Systems, Quality, and Product/Customer teams) to align security, safety, test, and product requirements and to support customer discussions, audits, and security reviews.Ensure security, safety, and system-level design compliance in architecture, adhering to relevant standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or a related field.10–15+ years of experience in SoC or MCU design with a strong focus on hardware security architecture and HW/SW interactions.Strong understanding of SoC architecture, AMBA/AXI-class interconnects, memory subsystems, and how security policies are enforced across HW/SW boundaries.Proven experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, security validation, and vulnerability analysis for SoC-based systems.Hands‑on background with RTL design, synthesis concepts, and EDA flows sufficient to review and guide secure implementation (even if not the primary RTL owner).Excellent written and verbal communication skills for specifications, reviews, and stakeholder alignment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].