Senior / Principal Hardware Security Assessor - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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This role is reporting to the head of Security Assessment within the NXP Crypto & Security Group, and the preferred location is Glasgow.

However, the following NXP locations would also be considered - Hamburg, Germany: Delft, Netherlands; Toulouse, France; Austin, USA and Noida, India.

The responsibilities of this exciting, varied role will include

Security assessment of hardware SoC/IC security architectures and security scope specifications
Detailed hardware implementation security reviews (RTL, IP integration, IC design, SoC system)
Assessment of effectiveness of hardware security mechanisms / countermeasures
Work with Security Architects to innovate solutions to securityrelated problems
Provide consultation on specific areas of security expertise and on the NXP Security Maturity Process
Provide a technical interface point between product development teams and the NXP Crypto & Security group
Keep up to date with best practices and developments in the SoC/IC security industry (particularly in any areas of expertise)

To ensure your successful performance in this role, the following is desired

BSEE or MSEE preferred in Security Engineering or Electronic Engineering
Have good knowledge of SoC/IC architectures of embedded devices
Have good knowledge in the design and development of embedded secure systems
Have knowledge of Hardware Description Languages (System Verilog, VHDL), schematics and layout
Have a strong security background and understanding of security concepts and principles including cryptography
Be familiar with SoC/IC hardware development flows and tools
Have an appreciation of embedded firmware/software and how this works in combination with hardware
Have knowledge of security certification schemes (e.g. Common Criteria, SESIP, FIPS, OSCCA) and international security standards (e.g. ISO21434, IEC62443) would be advantageous

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