Principal Product Security Engineer

Smith+Nephew•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$125,500 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Smith+Nephew’s Global Product Security team in Pittsburgh to protect medical technologies, connected devices, digital solutions, and the data they rely on. The role provides cybersecurity leadership across the full product lifecycle, in partnership with Global IT, Research and Development, and Compliance teams. The position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. The Principal Product Security Engineer leads cybersecurity requirements and controls across products and supporting technologies, manages product security risks, leads security testing, and supports the development of the company’s product security strategy and Secure Software Development Life Cycle. The role also supports incident response and provides technical leadership in engagements with regulators, customers, auditors, industry groups, and security researchers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life science, computer science, information systems, or equivalent formal training or professional experience.
At least five years of hands-on experience in product security, device security, application security, or information technology security.
Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, code security, security governance, risk assessments, network infrastructure, and cloud security.
Knowledge of medical device regulations and cybersecurity frameworks, including HIPAA, FDA requirements, ISO 27001 and 27002, NIST CSF, and OWASP.
Ability to design and guide implementation of innovative security solutions while working independently across multiple teams and business areas.
Excellent written and verbal communication, prioritization, customer service, and problem-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

A current CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and implementation of cybersecurity requirements and controls across technologies, capital devices, digital accessories, connected infrastructure, and software applications.
Create and maintain product cybersecurity risk registers and threat models, identifying and addressing security risks throughout the development lifecycle.
Lead security testing and assessment activities, including vulnerability testing, penetration testing, code analysis, software composition analysis, and endpoint protection.
Recommend technical solutions and support the integration of automated tools and processes to reduce security vulnerabilities.
Help develop and mature the Global Product Security Strategy and Secure Software Development Life Cycle.
Support product cybersecurity incident response activities in line with relevant industry practices and standards.
Provide technical leadership when engaging with regulators, customers, auditors, industry groups, and security researchers.