Boston Scientific · 1 day ago
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Arbor Lakes, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $188K/yr
9+ years expBoston Scientific is a leader in medical science, committed to solving important health industry challenges. They are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to oversee and guide the cybersecurity strategy throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Interpret and apply relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g., FDA/CMDE/MDCG Cybersecurity Guidance, IEC 62443, ISO 14971, HIPAA, GDPR) to ensure product compliance
Stay current with emerging regulations and standards related to medical device security (e.g., FDA Premarket Guidance, Post-market Cybersecurity Guidance)
Collaborate with product development teams to embed security controls throughout the design, development, and maintenance phases
Lead threat modeling and security risk assessments across the organization, identifying and evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities
Elicit and define product security needs and requirements; define product security architectures and design specifications, and verification and validation strategies
Conduct vulnerability assessments, fuzzing and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks
Establish best practices and processes for secure coding, configuration management, and patching
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain risk management documentation
Oversee and enhance incident response plans and processes, ensuring rapid and effective resolution of security incidents
Drive continuous improvement of vulnerability management, including the evaluation and deployment of necessary patches or updates
Work closely with internal stakeholders (Software Development, Quality, Regulatory, IT, etc.) to align security goals and requirements
Present cybersecurity findings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership, regulators, and external auditors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
9+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on product development and risk management
Proven experience leading security design and architecture reviews for complex, embedded medical devices or similar technologies
Demonstrated track record of creating and executing security risk assessments and mitigation strategies
In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
Understanding of privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) and their intersection with medical device cybersecurity
Strong leadership, decision-making, and team-building capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, bridging gaps between technical, regulatory, and business functions
Preferred
5+ years of experience working in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment; security architecture or medical device administration experience in healthcare settings is also a plus
Hands-on experience with secure coding practices, vulnerability scanning tools, fuzzing, and penetration testing methodologies
Knowledge of embedded systems security, wireless communications, network protocols, and PKI
Familiarity with FDA regulations and guidance documents for medical devices (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820)
Working knowledge of SW96/TIR57/TIR97, IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 60601 (electrical safety), and ISO 14971 (risk management)
Experience supporting VA Handbook 6500 compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, OffSec, CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are a plus
Company
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition.
10001+ employees
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$10.02B2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.58B
2024-02-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.17B
2022-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $3.28B
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Chairman, President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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