Sr Product Security Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Oct 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 The Surgical Operating Unit develops innovative technologies that help clinicians improve patient outcomes across a broad range of surgical procedures. The Product Security function partners with Research & Development, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Product teams to integrate cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle and strengthen the security posture of connected medical device solutions. This position may be based in Lafayette, Colorado or North Haven, Connecticut and follows an onsite work model, requiring regular in-person collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and business partners. The Senior Product Security Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the security of Medtronic Surgical Operating Unit medical device solutions. Reporting to the Director of Product Security, this role supports the integration of advanced cybersecurity measures, identifies and mitigates potential vulnerabilities, and contributes to initiatives that improve cyber-resiliency throughout the product lifecycle. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert and mentor, collaborating across teams and contributing to long-term improvements in our security posture. Primary Responsibilities Product Security Strategy & Continuous Learning - Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulations specific to medical devices and health software. Contribute to Operating Unit and enterprise-wide product security strategy and roadmap development. Secure Product Development Lifecycle - Drive security integration into all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept and design to postmarket. Work closely with system architects, software leads, and hardware engineers to embed secure design patterns in both embedded and cloud-connected environments. Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment - Lead or contribute to threat modeling sessions, conduct security risk assessments, and identify mitigation strategies in accordance with IEC 81001-5-1, ISO 14971, and FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance. Security Architecture & Design - Collaborate on the design and implementation of secure architectures, focusing on secure boot, secure communications, data protection, access control, secure software updates, and hardware-software integration. Security Testing & Analysis - Support and interpret results from vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and static and dynamic code analysis. Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure timely and appropriate risk mitigation. Security Awareness & Mentorship - Promote a culture of security awareness within Research & Development and provide support to more junior engineers. Lead by example through documentation, review participation, and active knowledge sharing. Regulatory & Standards Compliance - Ensure alignment with applicable standards including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), IEC 60601-4-5, and IEC 81001-5-1, and support security documentation efforts for global regulatory submissions. Vendor & Supply Chain Security - Review and assess the cybersecurity posture of third-party suppliers and open-source software components used within product designs. Incident Response Support - Support technical investigation and resolution of postmarket security incidents or field issues. Lead root cause investigations, containment strategies, and risk assessments. Security Documentation - Maintain comprehensive security documentation, including threat model diagrams, risk assessments, shared service inventories, design patterns, security guidelines, and product security plans and reports. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of cybersecurity, product security, software security, embedded systems security, or medical device security experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience OR PhD. Experience conducting threat modeling, cybersecurity risk assessments, and risk mitigation activities. Experience integrating cybersecurity practices into a secure product development lifecycle. Experience with vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, static analysis, dynamic analysis, or application security testing methodologies. Experience developing or evaluating security architectures and controls for connected products. Preferred Qualifications Experience securing medical devices, healthcare technologies, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, or cloud-connected products. Knowledge of IEC 81001-5-1, IEC 60601-4-5, ISO 14971, FDA cybersecurity guidance, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity frameworks. Experience with secure boot, cryptography, authentication, authorization, access management, secure communications, data protection, and secure software update mechanisms. Experience supporting cybersecurity activities within regulated healthcare, life sciences, or medical technology environments. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar cybersecurity certification. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where s