Software Engineer Senior, Cybersecurity

Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity (Contract) Help Secure the Next Generation of Healthcare Technology
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity to serve as a cybersecurity leader and trusted advisor within a cutting-edge software development organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who is passionate about secure software development, risk management, cloud security, and product security throughout the software lifecycle.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with software engineering teams to drive secure design practices, conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, evaluate vulnerabilities, and support product security initiatives. You will also play a key role in advancing cybersecurity maturity across the organization while collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, quality, compliance, and security functions.
Work Schedule
Hybrid Schedule:

• Tuesday through Thursday: On-site
• Monday and Friday: Remote

Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Leadership & Risk Management

• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting software product development teams
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, including:
  • Risk identification
  • Risk analysis
  • Verification of risk mitigations
• Evaluate potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and advise teams on exposure, impact, and mitigation strategies
• Support initiatives designed to strengthen the organization's overall security posture

Secure Software Development

• Provide guidance on secure software architecture and secure design patterns
• Recommend appropriate security technologies and best practices for software applications and connected systems
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Promote secure coding principles and cybersecurity awareness across development organizations

Security Documentation & Compliance

• Create, review, and maintain documentation related to:
  • Security concepts
  • Secure design architectures
  • Security plans
  • Risk assessments
  • Product lifecycle security strategies
• Support compliance with cybersecurity standards, regulations, and industry requirements applicable to healthcare and medical device technologies

Penetration Testing & Security Validation

• Coordinate and oversee penetration testing activities with internal teams and third-party security providers
• Review findings, prioritize risks, and track remediation efforts
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of mitigation strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product security and privacy teams to communicate cybersecurity processes, updates, and industry best practices
• Deliver presentations and communicate product security posture to diverse technical and business audiences
• Act as a key cybersecurity resource for engineers, project teams, and organizational leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related technical discipline and at least 8 years of relevant experience

OR

• Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience

OR

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  PhD in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  
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  Proven experience in secure software development and software security practices
  
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  Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies
  
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  Knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, including:
  
  • Windows
  • .NET Framework / .NET Technologies
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  Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical teams and stakeholders
  
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  Self-motivated professional with exceptional attention to detail
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certifications such as:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Experience with cloud security concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of medical device cybersecurity and healthcare technology environments, including IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) systems
• Familiarity with Java and Linux environments
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements for medical devices

Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on the security of advanced healthcare technologies while collaborating with highly skilled software engineering and cybersecurity professionals. You'll help shape secure product development processes, influence critical security decisions, and contribute to innovative software solutions that support the future of healthcare.

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