Cybersecurity Specialist

Role Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Global Application and Systems Team. The role bridges technical support and cybersecurity, helping to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include incident response, vulnerability management, and secure product lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the cybersecurity point of contact within the Technical Support department
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Regulatory teams to assess and address cybersecurity risks
• Support secure configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation
• Assist in incident response and root cause analysis for cybersecurity-related issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO/IEC 27001)
• Maintain documentation and reports related to cybersecurity activities
• Provide training and awareness on cybersecurity best practices
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as needed
• Contribute to the development of secure support processes and tools
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies in medical device cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and regulatory frameworks
  • Familiarity with diagnostic instruments, embedded systems, and networked medical devices
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail and integrity in handling sensitive information
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and incident response practices
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Typically requires 5 years of related experience in cybersecurity, preferably in the medical device or diagnostics industry. Experience in technical support, regulatory compliance, or IT security is highly valued.

Skills

• Cybersecurity principles
• Risk management
• Regulatory frameworks
• Diagnostic instruments and embedded systems
• Communication and collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Incident response

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Location: North America in Durham, RTP, or Raleigh, USA