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Principal Security Engineer
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What they do
A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
$119,098 / year median in Massachusetts
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4522360
Job Title:
Principal Security Engineer
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
07/02/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided
Shift:
Not Provided
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Job Description The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team can provide you the opportunity to build and operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment. OCI is committed to providing the best in cloud products that meet the needs of our customers who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges. As a Principal Hardware Security Engineer you will be involved in ensuring that the compute hardware that is used in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure meets the security bar to ensure compliance with our security posture. You will be get an opportunity to define security requirements for hardware ensuring hardware does not preclude inclusion of security controls essential to meet or exceed our posture. You will work closely across Oracle, with third party vendors, and with standards organization to influence the next generation of hardware platform security. You will also works closely with OCI's operations and engineering teams, constantly striving to improve Oracle Cloud's overall operational security posture by defining the supply chain and operational requirements to establish best practices for managing security for devices in our cloud infrastructure. Our principal hardware security engineers have a blend of hardware, firmware and security skills. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Definition of security requirements for hardware enabling OCI security posture aligning business needs and technology trends Provide independent design consulting in area of expertise to implement: requirements specified by the hardware security team features required to achieve security bar operations (provisioning, re-use, decommissioning) inline with security posture Hands on security assessments of compute devices to ensure device meets requirements. adversarial assessments of compute devices to ensure they can't be compromised. Assess risk from findings and threat models and identify proper risk mitigation controls Work across to teams to ensure requirements, findings and recommendations are implemented Mentor junior engineers Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience 8-10+ years of experience in hardware security architecture / engineering / validation / planning or related area Demonstrated competency in hardware/firmware with a focus on security Competency with computer architecture Subject Matter Expertise in one the following areas: Root Of Trust (TCG
SRTM, DRTM
) x86 (Intel, AMD), ARM server platform architecture, UEFI GPU platforms, rackscale systems, clustering Baseboard Management Controllers SmartNICs (DPUs) Storage devices Security concepts and standards associated Attestation (
Ex:
SPDM) and measurements, cryptography, Secureboot, DICE etc. Ability to work with most common programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust) Ability to read and review hardware schematics for security concerns Experience with reversing tools and ability to reverse engineer Preferred Qualifications Ability to read and understand x86 and/or ARM assembly language Knowledge of vendor-specific TEE technologies such as Intel SGX Familiarity with common embedded communications interfaces (SPI, I2C, RS232-style serial) Basic knowledge of enterprise and/or datacenter networking architecture ... Computer Occupations, All Other
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Compensation
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Job Requirements
Experience Required:
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Education Required:
None
Minimum Age:
N/A
Benefits
- Dental Insurance