Director of Secure SDLC & Software Supply Chain

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead the product security program for the software supply chain and automated security testing.

You will define and govern processes for secure component selection, SBOM management, and risk licensing while driving open-source collaborations and vendor relationships. You will guide a team of security-minded engineers, advance Secure SDLC practices, and align with regulatory standards such as IEC 62443-4-1 and the

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years software product development experience across the full Secure SDLC, including Embedded, Cloud-native, or Web development.
• 3+ years of experience with technical leadership in software development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience with software supply chain practices and tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%).
• Experience with hiring, supervising, and growing a team.
• Experience with using AI effectively in the SDLC.
• Experience with contributing to open-source projects.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and disclosure practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessment practices.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443-4-1 and the Cyber Resilience Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve product security programs related to the SEL software supply chain and relevant standards and regulations (e.g., 62443-4-1 and Cyber Resilience Act).
• Oversee the definition, selection, deployment, and associated product outcomes for automated security QA processes and tools.
• Maintain awareness of developing trends, technologies, and threats related to the secure SDLC.
• Supervise, lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
• Represent SEL at software industry conferences as needed.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL values and the Principles of Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Programming languages

Software supply chain

Adaptability

Security standards

AI in SDLC

Open source

Vulnerability management

People management

Travel willingness

Software product development

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead the product security program for the software supply chain and automated security testing.

You will define and govern processes for secure component selection, SBOM management, and risk licensing while driving open-source collaborations and vendor relationships. You will guide a team of security-minded engineers, advance Secure SDLC practices, and align with regulatory standards such as IEC 62443-4-1 and the