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Lead Product Security Engineer

ExecutivePlacements.com
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
What You Will Do

  • Maintain vigilance on industry security threats and manage risks according to established procedures.
  • Define security requirements and controls based on use cases and threat models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the product lifecycle.
  • Establish automated processes for vulnerability scanning and remediation.

Who You Are

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 812 years of experience in product security or cybersecurity engineering.
  • Demonstrated competency through certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security ).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred

  • Experience in FDA-regulated environments and familiarity with cybersecurity standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
  • Proficiency in scripting and test automation (PowerShell, Python).
  • Knowledge of secure architecture design and incident response processes.

What does this position pay?

  • Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location. The expected range for this role is $170k to $195k per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $170,000 - $195,000

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