Senior Hardware Security Expert

SGS Brightsight is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Hardware Security Expert. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware design, vulnerability assessment, and security. This role requires deep expertise in secure elements, system-on-chips (SoCs), and embedded systems. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Hardware Design Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews of secure elements, SoCs, cryptographic IPs, and soft IPs to ensure security and compliance with industry standards. 
• Vulnerability Analysis: Perform in-depth vulnerability analysis to identify and address potential security risks. 
• Test Plan Design: Design and implement detailed test plans for evaluating the security of hardware components. 
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead in security evaluations, guiding and mentoring the evaluation team. 
• Consultancy Services: Provide pre-evaluation consultancy services to help clients prepare for formal security assessments. 
• Continuous Innovation: Engage in research and development to advance security methodologies, staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies. 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in hardware security engineering or a related domain. 
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, secure elements, and SoC architectures. 
• Expertise in cryptographic algorithms and hardware security mechanisms. 
• Proven experience in vulnerability analysis and test plan design. 
• Strong knowledge about attack methods such as physical attacks, fault injection or side-channel. 
• Experience with formal security evaluation processes (e.g., Common Criteria, EMVCo), as an evaluator, consultant or developer. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

SGS Brightsight provides a very good training program, from the basics to expert level We offer a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development We offer a competitive salary package based on the candidate.

At SGS Brightsight you will:

• Be part of a multicultural team with highly motivated colleagues from all over the world
• Work for the recognized global leader in security evaluations
• Work with all major developers on their latest innovations
• Enjoy an informal and intellectually challenging work environment.