Hardware Security Auditor for Third-Party Vendors

Covestic Inc; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. seeks a Third Party Product Security Auditor to lead security programs with contract manufacturers, R&D, and ODM partners, protecting intellectual property at production sites and third-party locations.

You will build relationships with internal teams and external vendors, conduct assessments, develop risk mitigation, and ensure governance across hardware production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in physical security, supply chain security, or security auditing within manufacturing or hardware production environments.
• Knowledge of information security practices in manufacturing, including PCBA and silicon fabrication processes.
• Experience auditing against frameworks such as CTPAT, TAPA, ISO 19011.
• Experience developing and implementing security programs for third-party or contract manufacturing partners.
• Strong IP protection understanding in hardware development and production settings.
• Ability to travel extensively (domestic and international).
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to present audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead security programs with CM, R&D, and ODM partners for hardware production sites.
• Assess third parties' security posture and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct on-site and virtual assessments of contract manufacturing sites.
• Manage audit documentation, procedures, and security controls provided by suppliers.
• Develop reports, apply auditing principles, and recommend improvements per ISO 19011.
• Coordinate meetings with management, audit participants, and third parties.
• Oversee alignment to CTPAT & TAPA criteria within the third party oversight initiative.
• Assist in creating and maintaining end-to-end audit management systems.
• Monitor supplier adherence to contracts and security addenda.

Skills

Security auditing

Manufacturing security

Auditing frameworks

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Travel readiness

PCBA/silicon knowledge

ISO 19011

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management/Criminal Justice/Engineering/Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Meta Platforms, Inc. seeks a Third Party Product Security Auditor to lead security programs with contract manufacturers, R&D, and ODM partners, protecting intellectual property at production sites and third-party locations.

You will build relationships with internal teams and external vendors, conduct assessments, develop risk mitigation, and ensure governance across hardware production environments.