Chip Security Architect

Chip Security Architect

European Recruitment are working closely with an exciting semiconductor security start-up, based in Amsterdam, who are looking for an experienced Chip Security Architect to join their team.

In this role you’ll take charge of crafting, executing, and upholding security protocols for our client’s hardware systems. Collaborating closely with various teams, your focus will be ensuring their hardware components maintain their integrity and confidentiality, safeguarding against potential risks and weaknesses.

Responsibilities as Chip Security Architect:

• Collaborate with different teams to develop secure chip architectures. Analyse system requirements and design security features to safeguard against multiple threats.
• Develop and implement secure communication protocols and encryption mechanisms to protect data.
• Perform security reviews, code analysis, and penetration testing to validate the security of chip architectures.
• Design, implement, and evaluate cryptographic algorithms and mechanisms for data protection.
• Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in chip architectures, and conduct threat modelling to assess risks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security vulnerabilities and patches, and implement strategies for mitigating risks.
• Work closely with hardware and software teams to integrate security measures into chip designs and firmware.
• Prepare comprehensive security documentation, including design specifications, threat models, and security assessments.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in chip architecture security or embedded system security.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++/Rust and scripting languages.
• Knowledgeable with RTL coding standards
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to nh@eu-recruit.com.

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