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Title: Cybersecurity Software Engineer (C /Python)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Little Canada, MN
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Little Canada, MN
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description:
• We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C and Python with the desire to use those skills to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both application development and system-level security engineering.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both application development and system-level security engineering.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and Python.
• Implement and maintain secure coding practices and contribute to the hardening of medical devices to effectively protect against and respond to known and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Utilize OpenSSL for cryptographic operations including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key pair generation and management, and X.509 certificate creation, signing, and validation.
• Participate in code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Document system configurations, software designs, and security architecture.
• Work with Systems Engineering, Product Security, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity controls.
• As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and Python.
• Implement and maintain secure coding practices and contribute to the hardening of medical devices to effectively protect against and respond to known and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Utilize OpenSSL for cryptographic operations including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key pair generation and management, and X.509 certificate creation, signing, and validation.
• Participate in code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Document system configurations, software designs, and security architecture.
• Work with Systems Engineering, Product Security, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity controls.
• As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge and 3 years of experience developing software in C and Python.
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure programming practices.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to the design and development of medical device software.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge and 3 years of experience developing software in C and Python.
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure programming practices.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to the design and development of medical device software.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the Qt application development framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Perl or Shell.
• Experience working in a Linux software development environment.
• Experience with OpenSSL and cryptographic protocols, TLS, and PKCS.
• Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.
• Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity guidance.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense.
• Knowledge of the Qt application development framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Perl or Shell.
• Experience working in a Linux software development environment.
• Experience with OpenSSL and cryptographic protocols, TLS, and PKCS.
• Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.
• Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity guidance.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense.
Role Context
• Projects: Security features for medical device (cardiac mapping system)
• Typical Day:
- Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint work)
- Coding, code reviews, unit testing
- Collaboration with systems engineers and security analysts
• Work Breakdown:
- Majority coding & development
- Some meetings and documentation
• Stakeholders:
- Software developers
- Systems engineers
- Product security analysts
• First 90 Days Success:
- Ramp up quickly onsite
- Contribute to development and security features
• Challenges:
- Cybersecurity-only candidates struggle without strong programming
• Projects: Security features for medical device (cardiac mapping system)
• Typical Day:
- Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint work)
- Coding, code reviews, unit testing
- Collaboration with systems engineers and security analysts
• Work Breakdown:
- Majority coding & development
- Some meetings and documentation
• Stakeholders:
- Software developers
- Systems engineers
- Product security analysts
• First 90 Days Success:
- Ramp up quickly onsite
- Contribute to development and security features
• Challenges:
- Cybersecurity-only candidates struggle without strong programming
Candidate Profile – Skills & Experience
Top Required Skills:
• C Programming – Advanced – Ability to develop software for medical devices
• Python Programming – Intermediate/Advanced – Used for development tasks
• Secure SDLC Knowledge – Intermediate – Understand security principles (CIA, threat modeling)
Top Required Skills:
• C Programming – Advanced – Ability to develop software for medical devices
• Python Programming – Intermediate/Advanced – Used for development tasks
• Secure SDLC Knowledge – Intermediate – Understand security principles (CIA, threat modeling)
Flexibility:
• Some flexibility on industry experience if strong programming background
• Some flexibility on industry experience if strong programming background
Top Preferred Skills:
• Qt Framework – Strong advantage – UI development with C
• Linux Development – Strong advantage – Environment where software runs
• OpenSSL / Cryptography – Nice-to-have – Security implementation
• Qt Framework – Strong advantage – UI development with C
• Linux Development – Strong advantage – Environment where software runs
• OpenSSL / Cryptography – Nice-to-have – Security implementation
Additional Requirements:
• Systems:
- Linux OS
- Medical device platform
• Traits:
- Strong problem solving
- Good communication
- Adaptable to structured/regulated environment
• Systems:
- Linux OS
- Medical device platform
• Traits:
- Strong problem solving
- Good communication
- Adaptable to structured/regulated environment
Interview:
• The selected candidate will start ASAP after the screenings have cleared.
• 1st Round Meeting will be via video-Teams
• 2nd Round Onsite with a couple of Team members/manager
• The selected candidate will start ASAP after the screenings have cleared.
• 1st Round Meeting will be via video-Teams
• 2nd Round Onsite with a couple of Team members/manager
About us:
DivIHN, the ''IT Asset Performance Services'' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
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