Senior Architect, IT, Product Security

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our Product Security team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you'll make an impact:

You will lead the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of product security technologies.​ Ideal candidates possess both broad and deep technical knowledge. This is a highly collaborative role, and you will work in close collaboration with software development, R&D, and global IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design and architecture guidance for product level cyber security initiatives

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for product security initiatives

• Design and implement robust security measures in collaboration with security professionals

• Oversee AWS Security (Amazon Web Services Security) practices to protect cloud-based infrastructure.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.

• Stay updated with the latest security trends and threats to proactively address potential vulnerabilities.

• Develop security design patterns and architectural models that ensure repeatable consistent architecture

• Develop defined information security best practices and architectural models to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide product security policies and standards

• Serve as business liaison and lead advisor for multiple business units; coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field + 8 years of related experience in IT / Computer Science / networking engineering / R&D

• AWS Security Certification or hands-on expertise

• Product Security hands-on expertise

• Strong AWS, DevOps, and Cloud experience.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• 7+ years’ experience with one or more of the following cybersecurity areas: Secure design, product security, application security, cloud security, system security, platform security

• Extensive experience with AWS Security

• Experience with NIST 800-53 requirements.

• Product Security experience in the Medical Device industry

• Expertise in DevSecOps/DevCloudSecOps, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSLP, GIAC, MCSE, or CCSP

• Experience advising startups in the med tech and pharma industries

• Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSLDC) experience

• Knowledge of FDA guidelines

• Writing testable cybersecurity requirements

• Risk management lifecycle experience

• Proficiency in software development, integration, and debugging.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience drafting technical documentation

• Familiarity with IEC-80001-2-2 standards

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio using C# under .Net.

• Experience with Windows Embedded OS and its cybersecurity toolkit

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For Illinois (IL), the base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $201,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.