Samsung Semiconductor · 10 hours ago
OCP SAFE Technical Program Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $301K/yr
8+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions. They are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to manage the strategy and daily operations of OCP S.A.F.E. certification for their Enterprise and Data Center SSDs.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's), engineering teams and product generations
Track status on current certification submissions in progress, unblock engineers, and escalate blocker issues to management as needed
Familiarity with code review, threat model, vulnerability testing and management and overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Manage vendor relationships with OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's), ensuring effective collaboration and issue resolution
Work closely with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, and deliverables
Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications and cryptography implementations in storage applications
Drive process improvements through checklists, best practices, post-mortems, reducing QA time for certifications
Co-Manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities and target dates
Co-Manage Budget
SRP’s selection based on available bandwidth etc
Maintain program status and drive dependencies/actions with DSK (Korea HQ) and SRP’s
Regular sync with DSK OCP S.A.F.E. TPM
Provide visibility of Program Status to stakeholders
Represent security team in customer meetings
Representing the organization's interests and perspectives in similar industry forums or working group
Legal Documents and Pos
Drive process improvements/optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelors with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years with at least 2 years of experience in OCP S.A.F.E. Certifications
Working experience with OCP Security Review Providers (SRP's)
Proven experience managing complex technical projects across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills required
Familiarity with code review, threat model, vulnerability testing and management and overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Background in cryptography and security application in SSDs/storage
You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change
Preferred
Preferable experience of Security architecture and codebase in Enterprise SSD/HDD devices
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Charitable giving match
4+ weeks of paid time off a year
Holidays and sick leave
Stipend for fertility care or adoption
Medical travel support
Virtual vet care for your fur babies
On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
Onsite Café and gym
Virtual classes
Flexible environment
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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