Technical Consultant / Hardware Security Engineer (HSM, FIPS, Common Criteria)

Project overview

Westhouse is one of the leading recruitment companies for the placement of highly qualified specialists from the entire IT lifecycle and engineering sector.

For our client, we are currently looking for a

Technical Consultant / Hardware Security Engineer (HSM, FIPS, Common Criteria) - REMOTE

Framework Information

Your Qualifications

• Reference: 180508
• Start: 2026-10-26
• Duration: 3 months + option
• Location: REMOTE
• Scope of work: full-time
• Languages: German + English
• Experience with embedded systems and C/C++
• Experience in the development of Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms in hardware
• Experience with side-channel countermeasures
• Knowledge of relevant security standards such as FIPS and Common Criteria
• Experience with post-quantum cryptography in hardware
• Knowledge of PCIe and network HSM architectures
• Nice to have: Further knowledge in the area of hardware and data security.

Responsibilities

Interested?

Interested? We look forward to receiving your detailed CV in electronic form.

Your Contact Persons

Mandy Granz

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• Development and implementation of Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
• Development and integration of cryptographic algorithms in hardware
• Implementation of countermeasures against side-channel attacks
• Implementation of post-quantum cryptography at the hardware level
• Work on PCIe and network HSM architectures
• Development of hardware-related software for embedded systems with C/C++
• Consideration of security requirements and standards such as FIPS and Common Criteria

Project details

• Start: 2026-10-26
• Duration: 3 Monate + Option
• Remote: remote
• Location: REMOTE, DE
• Languages: German, English