Principal Product and Process Security Certification Expert (Embedded Security)

TL;DR

Principal Product and Process Security Certification Expert (Embedded Security): Driving security evaluation and certification for secure embedded products (e.g. Secure Elements, MCUs, MPUs) with an accent on schemes like Common Criteria, EMVCo, and FIPS 140-3. Focus on assessing security compliance against standards like ISO/SAE 21434 and defining certification schemes for emerging embedded security markets such as IoT and Automotive.

Location: Gratkorn, Austria or Glasgow, UK. Willingness to travel for laboratory visits, workshops, and standardization meetings is required.

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, enabling a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation.

What you will do

• Drive security evaluation and certification for secure products (e.g., Secure Element, MCU, MPU) against schemes like Common Criteria, EMVCo, FIPS 140-3, SESIP, and PSA.
• Assess security compliance for products based on secure development standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443-4-1, and emerging cybersecurity regulations (EU Radio Equipment, EU AI, EU Cyber Resilience Acts).
• Define security certification schemes for emerging embedded security markets (e.g., IoT, Automotive).
• Contribute to product-related security standards in public and private standardization bodies (ISO, SAE, CEN/CENELEC, ETSI, GlobalPlatform, GSMA).
• Act as a technical interface between internal teams (product security, design) and external evaluators/auditors, and liaise with consultants and international working groups.

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 & certifications (FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, EMVCo, SESIP).
• Experience with Product Lifecycle, Cybersecurity, Product Certification, Site Certification, or Process Certification (ISO27001, IEC62443, ISO21434, TISAX, GSMA).
• Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, time management, and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Automotive knowledge.
• System on Chip and Security Microcontrollers knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Market competitive compensation within the electronic and semiconductor industry.
• Opportunity for home office and flexible working time (for Gratkorn specific) and meal benefits.
• Commitment to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equality.
• Extensive online and offline learning opportunities for career development.