Join one of the world's largest industrial security organizations and help define the security foundations of products used by millions of people worldwide. At NXP's Competence Center Crypto & Security (CC C&S), security is at the core of everything we do. Our experts drive innovation from advanced security research and architecture to deployment in automotive, industrial, IoT, mobile, and edge processing solutions. We are looking for an experienced Software Security Architect to join our Software Security Architecture team and lead the strategic implementation of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) across NXP's product portfolio. Responsibilities
Define and drive the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance strategy for NXP's MCU and MPU product portfolios within the Security Architecture team. Influence security architecture decisions across multiple product lines and business units. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable security controls, architecture principles, and engineering requirements. Drive security-by-design methodologies across both legacy products and new product introductions (NPI). Lead system‑level threat modeling, attack surface analysis, and security risk assessments for complex embedded and semiconductor‑based products. Establish security requirements and ensure end‑to‑end traceability throughout the development lifecycle. Support audit readiness through security evidence generation, compliance documentation, and risk management activities. Collaborate with product architects, engineering teams, product management, compliance experts, and senior stakeholders worldwide. Drive adoption of security best practices, frameworks, and standards across NXP's product portfolio. Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field. Strong experience in embedded systems security and software and/or hardware security architecture. Proven expertise in threat modeling, secure system design, and security risk assessment. Deep understanding of security technologies such as Secure Boot, Cryptography and Key Management, Firmware Protection, Device Identity and Root of Trust, Secure Update Mechanisms. Experience translating security requirements into practical technical architectures and implementations. Strong analytical skills with a system‑level view of security challenges. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to drive security initiatives across global and cross‑functional teams. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Security architecture for embedded, IoT, automotive, or industrial systems. Security certification frameworks such as PSA Certified, SESIP, Common Criteria. Product security regulations and compliance frameworks. Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) implementation or preparation activities. Secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices. Security assessments, penetration testing, or vulnerability analysis. Secure hardware/software co‑design. EEO Statement
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or harassment of any kind.
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Define and drive the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance strategy for NXP's MCU and MPU product portfolios within the Security Architecture team. Influence security architecture decisions across multiple product lines and business units. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable security controls, architecture principles, and engineering requirements. Drive security-by-design methodologies across both legacy products and new product introductions (NPI). Lead system‑level threat modeling, attack surface analysis, and security risk assessments for complex embedded and semiconductor‑based products. Establish security requirements and ensure end‑to‑end traceability throughout the development lifecycle. Support audit readiness through security evidence generation, compliance documentation, and risk management activities. Collaborate with product architects, engineering teams, product management, compliance experts, and senior stakeholders worldwide. Drive adoption of security best practices, frameworks, and standards across NXP's product portfolio. Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field. Strong experience in embedded systems security and software and/or hardware security architecture. Proven expertise in threat modeling, secure system design, and security risk assessment. Deep understanding of security technologies such as Secure Boot, Cryptography and Key Management, Firmware Protection, Device Identity and Root of Trust, Secure Update Mechanisms. Experience translating security requirements into practical technical architectures and implementations. Strong analytical skills with a system‑level view of security challenges. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to drive security initiatives across global and cross‑functional teams. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Security architecture for embedded, IoT, automotive, or industrial systems. Security certification frameworks such as PSA Certified, SESIP, Common Criteria. Product security regulations and compliance frameworks. Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) implementation or preparation activities. Secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices. Security assessments, penetration testing, or vulnerability analysis. Secure hardware/software co‑design. EEO Statement
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or harassment of any kind.
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Software Security Architect – Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) & Product Security (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Gratkorn, Österreich, eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten können Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten im Bereich der eingebetteten Sicherheit weiter ausbauen. Die Zusammenarbeit mit erfahrenen Ingenieuren und die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Projekten zu arbeiten, machen NXP zu einem attraktiven Ort für alle, die eine sinnvolle und erfüllende Karriere anstreben.
