Digital Product Security Engineer

Alcon; California, Lake Forest (MO, IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Digital Product Security Engineer, where your expertise in cybersecurity will help shape innovative solutions for medical devices. You'll collaborate with product teams to implement security controls, conduct vulnerability assessments, and contribute to compliance documentation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on lives through technology. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about advancing security in healthcare technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible time off

Relocation assistance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and software engineering.
• Basic knowledge of security standards and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls for medical device products and digital solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and collaborate with R&D for remediation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Logical Reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

High School + 10 years experience

Associate + 6 years experience

Master's or PhD + 0 years experience

Tools

Security Testing Tools

Static/Dynamic Software Scanning

Programming Languages (Java, Python, C++, C#, PHP)

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Digital Product Security Engineer supporting the Engineering team, you will be trusted to work on integrating product security into Alcon products, services, and digital solutions. The product security engineer should be knowledgeable in cybersecurity concepts, technology, tools, security standards, and related processes. This role is based in Lake Forest, California, or remote. A typical day will include:

• Building strong partnerships with product teams
• Implementing security controls/methods for software, applications, systems, and digital solutions for medical device products
• Developing and tracking cybersecurity bill of materials (CBOM)
• Supporting product security risk assessments, requirements analysis, and testing methods
• Executing product security testing, including test planning, case development, and procedures
• Performing vulnerability assessments and software scanning (Static/Dynamic)
• Identifying potential security vulnerabilities and collaborating with R&D teams for remediation
• Contributing to feasibility studies, proofs of concept, and technology evaluations for new security capabilities
• Participating in security innovation and research activities
• Supporting compliance and regulatory documentation for product security
• Participating in improvement projects related to security processes, technologies, and tools
• Supporting API and cloud security design and solutions

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (or high school +10 years; Associate +6 years; Master's or PhD +0 years)
• Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity, software engineering, and product development
• Problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of cybersecurity in software/application or embedded systems
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, C++, C#, PHP
• Experience with security testing, testing methods, and tools

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Work in a highly collaborative environment
• Join Alcon's mission to provide innovative products to improve sight and lives
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, retirement, and flexible time off
• Travel requirement: 15%
• Relocation assistance available
• Sponsorship: Not available