Security Architect

Security Architect at Intel Corporation

The Client SOC Architecture team is actively seeking a Security Architect/Researcher. This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment, blending security assurance with the design of innovative security features. As an essential member of the SOC architecture team, you will gain exposure to every aspect of SOC architecture, as all features require security approval.

What You Will Do?

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the development of the latest generation Intel SOCs.
• Defining hardware and firmware components to enhance Intel products with improved performance, lower power, cost efficiency, and elevated security.
• Conducting security analysis and threat assessment across the entire SOC architecture. This involves reviewing all new features for potential security impact and collaborating with feature owners to resolve any identified security issues.
• Defining new security features that integrate hardware, firmware, and software components, potentially leading to the development of intellectual property.
• Documenting the SOC security architecture and owning the architecture step of the Security Design Lifecycle process, including presenting the SOC security architecture to the Intel Security Forum for approval.
• Providing expert consultation to multiple design and validation teams on security issues and questions.
• Actively participating in Hackathons to identify potential vulnerabilities in IPs or features.
• Defining security validation requirements and approving comprehensive validation test plans.
• Responding promptly to customer requests for urgent features.
• Taking a proactive role in resolving security vulnerabilities discovered in existing products.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in SOC architecture and/or security design or validation.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates possessing the following qualifications will be given preference:

• Experience in threat modeling.
• Firmware reverse engineering experience.
• Familiarity with crypto algorithms and their practical usages.
• Experience in secure development lifecycle methodologies.

Business Group

The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a global organization dedicated to the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness, powering Intel’s leading products. This group fosters innovation by leveraging a diverse mix of experts from various backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to deliver the most innovative and exciting computing experiences.

Work Model for this Role

This role is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model, allowing employees to divide their time between working on-site at their designated Intel location and off-site. Please note that job posting details, such as work model, location, or time type, are subject to change.

Key skills/competency

• SOC Architecture
• Security Design
• Threat Modeling
• Firmware Security
• Hardware Security
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Crypto Algorithms
• Security Validation
• Intellectual Property
• Secure Development Lifecycle