Cyber Security Officer
Core
Develop and lead product cybersecurity strategy, policies, and governance across hardware, firmware, and embedded software development lifecycles.
Role type
Senior IC Cyber Security Officer (Embedded/Hardware) (via careerplan.io/jobs/22161-cyber-security-officer-at-te-connectivity)
Builds
Secure hardware, firmware, and embedded software products for business and customer requirements
Domain
Hardware security, embedded systems, firmware, and networking infrastructure
Required skills
embedded systems security, firmware security, RTOS security, ASIC/FPGA security, side-channel attack mitigation, secure element integration, cryptography, secure boot, authentication protocols, network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, secure firmware updates, key management, Zero Trust Architecture, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SOC 2 compliance
Preferred skills
high-speed electronics, data center infrastructure, networking products
Technologies
RTOS, ASICs, FPGAs, secure elements, encryption libraries, secure boot frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead threat modeling, product-level risk assessments, and security design reviews; Establish static/dynamic code analysis and hardware security testing processes; Manage vulnerability disclosure, incident response, and remediation; Define cybersecurity requirements for suppliers and assess third-party components; Partner with system architects on secure protocols and update mechanisms; Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards; Train engineering teams and advise leadership on security risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
