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Hardware Security Engineer - Hyperscaler Security Hybrid
Cisco
RTP, North Carolina, USPosted Oct 23, 2026 · 5h ago$133K – $259K
Full-time$133K – $259KSenior levelHybridTelecom
About this role
Join Cisco's Security & Trust Organization as a Hardware Security Engineer, focusing on Hyperscaler Security. You will ensure our next-generation platforms and custom hardware architectures meet stringent security, trust, and resilience standards. This role involves analyzing complex systems from architecture to silicon, guiding multi-functional teams, and translating technical standards into actionable engineering requirements.
What we are looking for
6- Evaluate system-level hardware designs for threat vectors and vulnerabilities
- Interpret and apply industry standards like NIST SP 800-193 and NSA CNSA 2.0
- Provide technical guidance on security requirements to engineering teams and vendors
- Author hardware security requirements, threat models, and compliance documentation
- Manage multiple concurrent security evaluations and design reviews
- Background in hardware development and security fundamentals
