Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH 

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: 

 

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. 

 

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Job Description

The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer for Medical Devices R&D is responsible for leading and/or supporting the development and implementation of security measures specific to medical device technologies. This role focuses on protecting computer systems, networks, and sensitive data integral to medical device functionality and patient safety. The primary responsibilities include overseeing all phases of cybersecurity initiatives, including identifying and evaluating security threats, defining security requirements tailored to medical devices, and conducting rigorous security verifications and validations. Within a collaborative R&D environment, the Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer is expected to be a proactive communicator, work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage projects efficiently, deliver high-quality and compliant security solutions, and continuously advance their knowledge in both cybersecurity and medical device regulations. This role involves the creation and analysis of security-related data, subsequent reporting, and generating and maintaining comprehensive documentation. A working knowledge of FDA guidelines, cybersecurity frameworks, and best practices specific to medical devices is required. May provide leadership and direction to R&D Technicians.  

Job Duties

• Supports product development teams by participating in the specification, development, verification, and deployment of security measures for new and existing products running Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Assists in proposing solutions and contributing to the technical direction for product security development, ensuring alignment with secure architecture designs.
• Contributes to the development and execution of security plans and product security specifications.
• Conducts vulnerability scans on software under the guidance of lead engineers to identify potential security issues before product release.
• Supports cybersecurity risk management activities, including assisting in threat modeling and vulnerability assessments, and helps implement risk controls based on CVSS scores.
• Participates in design and code reviews to identify potential security vulnerabilities, making appropriate recommendations.
• Assists development teams in the initial stages of penetration and fuzz testing for new products containing software components.
• Helps implement security configurations within products and the supporting infrastructure.
• Assists in drafting customer-facing product security documents, such as MDS2 forms, under supervision.
• Provides support on product security issues escalated to the engineering team.
• Contributes to raising awareness of security concerns and helps share best engineering practices within the team.
• Assists in maintaining and updating facility-level procedures and work instructions for the cybersecurity program.
• Supports the response efforts to lower-level cybersecurity incidents.
• Works with product teams to implement and verify security measures by offering guidance, assisting with establishing measures, and using suitable tools.
• Encourages improvements in security-related processes and tools and collaborates with other teams to facilitate these enhancements.
• Provides basic training on product security practices to internal teams under supervision.
• Continuously seeks to expand knowledge and expertise in the field of cybersecurity.
• Stays informed about evolving regulatory guidance, legislation, and industry standards related to medical device and healthcare IT cybersecurity.
• Identifies and evaluates potential new security technologies and tools with oversight.
• Assists in proposing solutions and contributes to discussions on the future technical direction for product security.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum year of related experience: 5+ years or 4+ years with MS or 0-2 years with PhD.
• General knowledge of cybersecurity measures within medical device development.
• Working knowledge of and experience in applying FDA regulations and international cybersecurity standards specific to medical devices (e.g., FDA Cybersecurity Guidance, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, and IEC 62443).
• Capable of developing detailed cybersecurity documentation and deliverables necessary to support secure high-volume manufacturing and maintain high device quality.

 

Preferred:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio, for documentation, project management, and presentations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity design and analysis tools, as well as the ability to critically evaluate technical diagrams and architectural designs.
• Knowledge of common technologies, methodologies, and materials used in manufacturing secure medical devices.
• Skilled in solving complex cybersecurity challenges and exercising sound judgment to make timely and effective security decisions.
• Experience with the practical application of cybersecurity metrics and working knowledge of cybersecurity analysis tools and packages.
• Able to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and multiple locations, fostering a security-first culture.
• Capable of managing multiple cybersecurity projects or work streams in parallel, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present cybersecurity information to team members and stakeholders confidently.
• Able to work in a professional open-space environment without distracting colleagues, while maintaining focus on cybersecurity tasks.
• Possesses a positive attitude and capacity to complete cybersecurity initiatives promptly and with high quality.

Why join Olympus?

 

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

 

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

 

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

 

Connected Culture you can embrace:

 

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

 

*US Only

 

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

 

 

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

 

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

 

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $95,665.00 - $129,148.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. 

 

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. 

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

 

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

 

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

 

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

 

Let’s realize your potential, together.

 

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Applicants with Disabilities:

 

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

 

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Information Technology (IT)