Staff Product Security Engineer

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

19h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Product Security Engineer with proven experience in the medical device industry. In this role, you will safeguard medical devices by identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks unique to healthcare technology. You will collaborate with cybersecurity, systems development, product development, product management, and quality and regulatory teams to ensure that security is embedded across the product development lifecycle (PDLC) and the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), in alignment with FDA cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
12+ years of experience in product security or related cybersecurity roles
Deep expertise in securing complex, software-driven and safety-critical systems
Strong knowledge of secure design, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and SDLC practices
Experience operating in regulated environments (FDA, HIPAA, GDPR)
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and related standards
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive security outcomes
Experience with medical devices, healthcare technology, or IoMT systems

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC
Experience with CI/CD security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA) and shift-left practices
Familiarity with global regulatory standards (EU MDR, GDPR, ISO/IEC 81001-5-1)
Experience supporting SBOM programs and PSIRT operations
Understanding of penetration testing methodologies

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level cybersecurity leadership across product development, influencing secure design decisions at scale.
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of the Secure Product Development Framework (SPDF) and secure SDLC practices.
Translate complex cybersecurity risks into clear, actionable guidance for engineering and business stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with FDA cybersecurity guidance (including Section 524B) and global data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) in partnership with Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation to support pre- and post-market regulatory requirements.
Lead and mature cybersecurity risk management practices, including threat modeling, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments (CSRAs), and security design reviews.
Develop and maintain threat models and data flow diagrams, incorporating considerations for patient safety, data privacy, and system integrity.
Advise on and review secure architectures across embedded systems, applications, cloud, and IoMT platforms.
Participate in design reviews, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen system security requirements.
Oversee vulnerability management programs, including detection, scanning, remediation, and coordinated disclosure (PSIRT).
Leverage application security and threat detection tools (e.g., Veracode, Snyk, GitLab) to identify and address vulnerabilities early in the SDLC.
Support incident response and post-market monitoring, driving root cause analysis and preventive actions.
Oversee SBOM management, third-party risk, and software supply chain security, ensuring transparency and risk mitigation across components.
Partner closely with Product, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Privacy, and Cloud teams to embed security throughout the product lifecycle and ensure alignment across stakeholders.