Product Security Engineer - SDL, IEC 62443 & Compliance

congatec GmbH; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

congatec GmbH in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Product Cyber Security Specialist to drive security across the product lifecycle. You will maintain IEC 62443 certification, support SDL, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and ISO 27001 to ensure ongoing CRA compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits and tests, monitoring CVEs, and serving as the security liaison for customers and sales. Strong English and embedded systems knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or comparable field.
• Practical experience in product security, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Sound knowledge of IEC 62443 (4-1 / 4-2).
• Experience with regulatory requirements such as Cyber Resilience Act is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of secure software development, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with certification bodies and audits.
• Understanding of hardware-related systems / embedded systems is an advantage.
• Analytical thinking and structured, independent work style.
• Strong communication and assertiveness at all hierarchical levels.
• Very good English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and further development of the IEC 62443 certification. Ensuring CRA compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensuring security requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establishing Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) processes.
• Close collaboration with R&D, QA, and the Information Security Officer (ISO 27001).
• Coordination of internal and external audits, penetration tests, and assessments.
• Monitoring of vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs) and management of remediation measures.
• Point of contact for customers and sales regarding this topic.
• Creation of KPIs and reports for management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

IEC 62443

SDL

Threat modeling

Vulnerability management

Audits & certifications

Embedded security

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering / Cybersecurity degree

Job description

congatec GmbH in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Product Cyber Security Specialist to drive security across the product lifecycle. You will maintain IEC 62443 certification, support SDL, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and ISO 27001 to ensure ongoing CRA compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits and tests, monitoring CVEs, and serving as the security liaison for customers and sales. Strong English and embedded systems knowledge are essential for success.