# Hardware Security Technical Leader - Hyperscaler 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: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/RTP-North-Carolina-US/Hardware-Security-Technical-Leader---Hyperscaler-Hybrid_2027087?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-security-technical-leader-hyperscaler-hybrid/

## About the role

Focus on Hyperscaler Security, play a pivotal role in ensuring Cisco's next-generation platforms and custom Hyperscaler hardware architectures adhere to meticulous security, trust, and resilience standards. Own the analysis of 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

- Coordinate and represent Cisco's technical interests in key external open-source and standards groups, such as the Open Compute Project (OCP)and Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Security Working Groups
- Evaluate system-level hardware designs, schematics, board architectures, and component datasheets to identify threat vectors, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
- Author and provide overall direction for hardware security requirements, review checklists, threat models, compliance white papers, and engineering specifications for internal and external consumption
- Participate in and lead multiple concurrent security evaluations, design reviews, and compliance workstreams across diverse hardware programs with a high-level of autonomy
- 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-security-technical-leader-hyperscaler-hybrid/