Sr. Medical Device Connectivity Specialist (Cranial and Spinal Technologies)

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

1d•$85,600 - $128,400•Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role is onsite in Lafayette, Colorado, and requires up to 25% travel. Join a team that's helping transform the future of neurosurgery through advanced medical technology. As a Senior Medical Device Connectivity Specialist, you'll play a critical role in connecting innovative surgical systems with the healthcare environments where they are used, ensuring clinicians can seamlessly leverage technology that supports better patient outcomes. In this highly collaborative role, you'll apply your expertise in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and systems integration to support the successful deployment of the Stealth AXiS™ surgical system. Working closely with customers, hospital IT teams, and cross-functional engineering partners, you'll help ensure advanced surgical technologies are seamlessly integrated into complex healthcare environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience with an advanced degree
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional short-notice travel

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of cloud-based storage, connectivity, and major platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS, Cloud)
Experience with VPN implementation (server/client), including integration of heterogeneous network and VPN solutions
Solid understanding of core network services and protocols (DNS, LDAP, IPSEC, SSL)
Expertise in network routing, VLAN configuration, and administration
Experience with Active Directory and enterprise system administration
Background in automating data center provisioning and administration
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience working cross-functionally with software, systems, and test engineering teams
Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills
Knowledge of privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, ISO)
Experience in medical device, healthcare, or hospital IT environments
Demonstrated ability to work directly with business stakeholders and customers

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, testing, and documenting network systems and system components.
Assisting in requirements gathering, estimating, and planning efforts.
Completing Information Security Agreements and related questionnaires from customers
Interfacing with software development, systems engineering and test engineers.
Participating in on-going professional development activities.
Following Medtronic product development standards and practices.
Willingness and ability to assume increased responsibility.
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
All other duties as assigned.