Principal Cybersecurity Architect
About The Position
The Principal Cybersecurity Architect serves as a senior technical authority responsible for embedding secure-by-design principles across Masimo’s software platforms. This role partners closely with software, algorithm, quality, regulatory, and product teams to ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated throughout system architecture and the software development lifecycle. This role focuses on advancing product security strategy, strengthening software resilience, and enabling engineering teams to deliver innovative, secure solutions that support patient safety, product integrity, and regulatory compliance. The Principal Cybersecurity Architect provides deep technical expertise, architectural guidance, and cross-functional leadership to proactively reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining development velocity.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 15+ yrs of extensive experience in software architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or product security within complex technical environments.
- Deep expertise in secure software design, application security, and modern software development practices.
- Proven ability to influence engineering organizations through technical leadership rather than direct people management.
- Strong experience with threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk-based security decision-making.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity into the full software development lifecycle across multiple platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting cybersecurity in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare technology, or other safety-critical environments.
- Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, or similar cybersecurity standards.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, embedded systems, or hybrid software ecosystems.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated track record influencing architecture strategy at an enterprise or multi-product level.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive secure architecture strategies across cloud, desktop, mobile, and embedded software platforms.
- Embed secure-by-design principles into engineering processes, including threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments.
- Partner with software engineering leaders to integrate cybersecurity practices into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
- Establish scalable product security standards, reference architectures, and engineering guidelines aligned to industry frameworks.
- Mentor engineering teams and architects on secure development practices and emerging cybersecurity trends.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- up to a 15% annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
