Lead Embedded Security Architect - Firmware & HW

Sandisk; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk’s Security Platform team is seeking a product security architect to lead the security architecture for the Flash business unit’s portfolio, spanning enterprise, client, retail, mobile and automotive.

You will define roadmaps, drive threat modeling, and collaborate with hardware, firmware and PSA teams while mentoring other architects. Stay current with evolving security standards and best practices across multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, preferably with a specialization in embedded security (HW and/or SW)
• 10+ years of experience in embedded product security
• Expert understanding of practical modern cryptography
• Proficient in security protocols, cryptography, authentication, attestation, authorization, secure boot, secure communication, digital signatures, certificates and post-quantum cryptography
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring to other architects and/or development teams
• Experience in driving FIPS, Common Criteria certification is an asset

Responsibilities

• Define the roadmap for security architecture for Flash products, including firmware and hardware, and secure manufacturing infrastructure
• Drive threat modeling and reference embedded security architectures for product lines and drive BU wide adoption
• Lead internal security reviews of developed products (HW and/or embedded SW), and guide external evaluations and compliance activities
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into product design and development processes

Skills

Embedded security

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Mentoring/leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

FIPS/Common Criteria knowledge

Job description

Sandisk’s Security Platform team is seeking a product security architect to lead the security architecture for the Flash business unit’s portfolio, spanning enterprise, client, retail, mobile and automotive.

You will define roadmaps, drive threat modeling, and collaborate with hardware, firmware and PSA teams while mentoring other architects. Stay current with evolving security standards and best practices across multiple product lines.