# Hardware Security Engineer - Hyperscaler Security Hybrid at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: RTP, North Carolina, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/RTP-North-Carolina-US/Hardware-Security-Engineer---Hyperscaler-Security-Hybrid_2026304?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-security-engineer-hyperscaler-security-hybrid/

## About the role

As a Hardware Security Engineer focusing on Hyperscaler Security, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Cisco's next-generation platforms and custom Hyperscaler hardware architectures adhere to rigorous security, trust, and resilience standards. You will analyze sophisticated systems from the high-level architecture down to component-level silicon, guiding multi-functional engineering teams and external partners to deliver robust, secure hardware solutions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- System-to-Silicon Security Analysis: Evaluate system-level hardware designs, schematics, board architectures, and component datasheets to identify threat vectors, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
- Documentation & Technical Collateral: Author hardware security requirements, review checklists, threat models, compliance white papers, and engineering specifications for internal and external consumption
- Multi-Stream Project Engagement: Participate in and manage multiple concurrent security evaluations, design reviews, and compliance workstreams across diverse hardware programs
- Prior background in hardware development (e.g. reading and interpreting system-level schematics, block diagrams, component datasheets, PCB design or review, or register-level hardware documentation)


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