Principal Product Security Certification Expert (Embedded Security)

TL;DR

Principal Product Security Certification Expert (Embedded Security): Driving security evaluation and certification for secure embedded products with an accent on certification schemes like Common Criteria, EMVCo, and FIPS 140-3. Focus on defining security certification schemes for emerging embedded security markets and contributing to technical certification strategies.

Location: This role requires working onsite in Gratkorn, Austria or Glasgow, UK.

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, enabling a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation in automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

What you will do

• Drive security evaluation and certification for secure products (e.g., Secure Element, MCU, MPU) using schemes like Common Criteria, EMVCo, and FIPS 140-3.
• Define security certification schemes for emerging embedded security markets such as IoT and Automotive.
• Define product-related security standards in public and private Standardization bodies like CEN/CENELEC, ETSI, and GlobalPlatform.
• Act as the technical interface between internal teams and external evaluation labs and certification bodies.
• Liaise with external consultants and international working groups on the security certification landscape.
• Contribute to the technical certification and evaluation strategy for emerging businesses.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Security/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security and embedded devices.
• Experience with security evaluations and certifications (FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, EMVCo, IEC 62443, EN 17927, ISO 21434).
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with good presentation abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to developing employees through online and offline learning opportunities.
• Focus on diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace.
• Dedicated to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress.