What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Security Engineer position at Trident Consulting?
Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Senior Product Security Engineer”. A global leader in business and technology services.
Role: Senior Product Security Engineer
Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $170K - $180K
How You’ll Get There
- 7–10 years total professional experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, or related technical fields.
- 3–5 years focused on product or embedded system security, ideally within regulated or safety-critical industries (medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense).
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Designing or assessing security architectures for embedded or connected systems.
- Implementing secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices within engineering teams.
- Leading or participating in vulnerability management and coordinated disclosure processes.
- Collaborating cross-functionally (engineering, QA, regulatory, IT) to
- IEC 81001-5-1 standard
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Prior experience as a product security lead or security point of contact for a commercial medical or industrial product.
- Experience integrating security testing automation into CI/CD environments.
- Experience supporting external audits, penetration tests, or third-party security assessments.
- Knowledge and experience with IEC 81001-5-1 standard
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering (ideal for regulated product security leadership).
About Trident
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.
Salary : $170 - $180