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Hardware Security Technical Leader CSDL Hybrid

Cisco · RTP, North Carolina, US · On-site

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About the role

Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization (STO) is seeking a Hardware Security Technical Leader to join the HW-CSDL (Hardware Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle) team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with proven experience: 9+ years (BS), 6+ years (MS), or 3+ years (PhD)
  • Prior experience leading security initiatives and mentoring engineers as a technical leader
  • Prior background in hardware development (e.g., reading and interpreting system-level schematics, block diagrams, component datasheets, PCB layouts, or register-level hardware documentation)
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

This role is hybrid in Raleigh, North Carolina. (RTP) 3 days onsite per week.

The Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) has corporate-level responsibility for customer data protection and compliance, corporate information protection, and government and product security. Security is a key concern of our customers and a top investment area for Cisco. Join us and help us become the #1 Trusted IT Company in the World!

Within S&TO, the Foundational Security Technologies (FST) team seeks to increase product security and trustworthiness across a broad range of Cisco products through development, integration and deployment of reusable software and hardware solutions. Within Foundational Security, the Hardware & Firmware Security Team (HFST) focuses on security solutions implemented at the hardware and firmware level.

Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization (STO) is seeking a Hardware Security Technical Leader to join the HW-CSDL (Hardware Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle) team.

In this role, the successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical leader and security partner to hardware engineering teams across Cisco, bridging...

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