Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Information Technology Waltham, MA

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Waltham, MA. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing cybersecurity solutions for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in embedded systems and excellent communication skills to engage with clients. This position emphasizes technical leadership and the ability to navigate regulatory challenges, contributing to the development of secure and compliant products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems.
• Experience in services-based engineering or consulting roles.
• Strong background in software and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients on embedded products.
• Collaborate to develop work breakdown structures and estimates.
• Lead technical execution of cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity solutions

Software Engineering

Communication skills

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Education

Engineering and/or Software Development degree

Tools

Linux

Yocto

Microcontroller development

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Cyber

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team focused on secure medical device software and embedded systems in our Waltham, MA office. In this role, you will work closely with customers to design, develop, and implement cybersecurity solutions for regulated products. You will help guide organizations through the technical and regulatory complexities of building secure, compliant devices.

This is a customer-facing engineering role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity concepts and strategies. The position plays a key role in helping customers understand, plan, and implement security throughout the product lifecycle. You will be working onsite with our team from our Headquarters office in Waltham, MA office 3-4 days each week.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Consultant

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients developing regulated embedded products. Provide expert guidance across the full cybersecurity architecture, including:

• Secure boot and root-of-trust implementation
• Cryptographic key management and provisioning
• Encryption and authentication, hash functions, digital signatures, authentication protocols, tunneling, IPsec, key exchange, secure storage
• Intrusion detection and runtime monitoring
• Hardware and software tamper-evident mechanisms
• Secure system architecture and threat mitigation strategies

Act as the authoritative engineering voice for cybersecurity solutions within embedded medical devices.

Proposals and Estimation

Support business development and project planning through technical leadership:

• Collaborate internally and with customers to develop work breakdown structures
• Create development estimates and technical scopes to support proposals
• Contribute to project planning and resource allocation

Lead Development

Perform or lead technical execution of cybersecurity solutions across the development lifecycle:

• Decompose complex engineering tasks to support planning and implementation
• Research and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies
• Develop prototypes and proof‑of‑concept implementations
• Lead implementation efforts with internal engineering teams and external partners
• Hands‑on implementation of secure solutions

Advocacy for Secure Development

Promote best practices in secure development within regulated product environments. Help organizations implement security‑by‑design principles and integrate cybersecurity into their development processes.

Problem Solving and Risk Analysis

Analyze technical challenges faced by clients and identify potential security and regulatory risks. Develop practical engineering solutions that support successful product development and compliance.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

• Minimum 10 years of Software Engineering experience developing cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems
• Familiarity or direct experience implementing typical secure controls for embedded systems in regulated domains.
• At least 5 years in services‑based engineering or consulting roles
• Strong background in software and systems engineering for embedded platforms
• Linux, Yocto, microcontroller, SoM development
• US Citizenship required
• Engineering and/or Software Development degree.

Standards and Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)

Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including:

• AAMI SW96
• IEC 81001-5-1
• AAMI TIR97
• FDA Cybersecurity Guidance for Medical Devices
• EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded systems, cybersecurity, and regulated medical technology, helping organizations bring secure and compliant products to market.