Distinguished Technologist - Principal Architect, Platform Security and Firmware Systems
Core
Lead architect for hardware-rooted Platform Root of Trust, defining architecture for hardware, firmware, software, and cloud-integrated security capabilities protecting HP commercial PCs.
Role type
Distinguished Technologist / Principal Architect (Platform Security & Firmware)
Builds
HP Endpoint Security Controller, HP Sure Start, HP Sure Admin, and next-generation secure PC platform capabilities.
Domain
Hardware security, embedded systems, firmware, PC architecture, and enterprise endpoint security.
Required skills
Platform firmware architecture, hardware security design, cryptographic identity and attestation, secure boot and update flows, PKI, zero-touch provisioning, cross-functional technical leadership, roadmap definition, proof-of-concept development, stakeholder influence.
Preferred skills
Hardware-based roots of trust (DICE/SPDM), quantum-safe cryptography, supply-chain security, enterprise manageability platforms (Intune/SCCM), scripting (PowerShell/Python/Java), customer-facing technical briefings, silicon vendor collaboration.
Technologies
BIOS/UEFI, Embedded Controllers, SPDM, DICE, SPI-NAND, Secure NV storage, PowerShell, C#, Python, Java, GitHub, Visual Studio Code.
Responsibilities
Define and evolve HP Sure Start architecture and firmware resilience; drive secure BIOS configuration and key management strategies; lead cross-functional architecture across hardware, firmware, and cloud services; anticipate emerging threats like quantum-safe crypto and supply-chain risks; partner with silicon vendors and standards organizations; create specifications and reference implementations; mentor engineers and technical leaders.
Seniority
Distinguished Technologist, Senior Individual Contributor with strategic influence and mentorship.
