Manager, Development Engineering - Cybersecurity

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

23h

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a cybersecurity engineering leader to manage Development Engineering for Cybersecurity. The role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, third-party integration, and product development to protect Industrial Automation and Control System products. Based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, the position partners across IT, OT, Engineering, Product Development, and the Business Unit. It also contributes to product security governance and incident response, supports compliance with regulatory and industrial standards, and strengthens security resilience. At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, teams help customers in critical industries address the challenges of modern life. The Ovation business provides controls automation for power generation and water treatment facilities. The role leads product cybersecurity strategy and governance, vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident response coordination, risk mitigation, third-party cybersecurity solutions and integrations, and compliance and certification initiatives. It also provides leadership for industrial communications architectures and system integration, advances product security objectives and technology roadmaps with stakeholders, and leads and develops cybersecurity and communications professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leading cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and incident response programs.
Strong leadership or people-management background and technical foundations in industrial networking, communications, automation, or a related field.
Knowledge of IEC 62443, vulnerability management, and NERC-CIP.
Experience with process and product certifications such as SAFETY Act and IEC 62443 4-1, 4-2, and 3-3.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; sponsorship will not be provided. Individuals requiring sponsorship or holding the listed temporary visa types are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
Experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), manufacturing, or industrial automation environments.
Experience supporting global organizations and distributed teams.
Knowledge of the Ovation Product Portfolio and/or critical infrastructure and industrial cybersecurity regulations affecting the power, water, and controls/automation industries.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or GICSP.
Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST Secure Software Development Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model, and OWASP Secure by Design Framework.
Strong understanding of modern security topics, including zero trust, Secure by Design, Azure and/or AWS cloud security, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations and Threat Detection, and Software Bill of Materials.

Responsibilities

Lead product cybersecurity strategy, governance, compliance, and secure development practices across the product portfolio.
Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident response coordination, and cybersecurity risk mitigation.
Manage third-party cybersecurity solutions, vendor relationships, and integration activities.
Drive compliance and certification initiatives, including IEC 62443 and evolving cybersecurity regulations.
Provide leadership for industrial communications architectures and system integration across operational and enterprise environments.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance product security objectives and technology roadmaps.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cybersecurity and communications professionals while promoting a strong security culture.