Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Red Oak Technologies Inc.; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Technologies is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to direct the product cybersecurity program for medical device-focused solutions. The role is onsite and will coordinate with R&D, QA/RA, and Global IT Security across multiple CA locations.

Responsibilities include leading PSIRT, vulnerability management, regulatory alignment (FDA and international standards), and embedding security into the product lifecycle while guiding cross-functional teams without owning development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience in regulated environments (FDA/healthcare/medical devices).
• Experience with Java, Python, C, C++, C# and/or C++ in software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Cybersecurity Program and PSIRT across the portfolio with governance and strategy.
• Align cybersecurity framework with FDA, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO standards and global IT security practices.
• Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Java

Python

C

C++

Job description

Red Oak Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive resourcing solutions across a variety of industries and sectors including IT, Marketing, Finance, Business Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering.

Onsite – Location flexibility in Pleasanton, CA / Irvine, CA / Hercules, CA

Our client is a life science research company. They are looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team. This role is a DIRECT HIRE / FULL TIME position. Position will be ONSITE. Candidate must be able to commute onsite to either Irvine, CA or Pleasanton, CA or Hercules, CA.

Direct Hire / Permanent / Full Time

Position Summary:

The Technical Leader for the Product Cybersecurity Program and Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) provides leadership for medical device cybersecurity across company's portfolio. This role owns the strategy, governance, and execution of the product cybersecurity program, ensuring compliance with FDA cybersecurity requirements and global standards while driving program maturity across the organization and product lifecycle. This position serves as the authoritative technical leader for product cybersecurity, accountable for vulnerability management, incident response, regulatory alignment, and cross functional coordination. The role operates at the program level, enabling and guiding product teams rather than replacing their functional ownership.

Position Duties:

• Own and evolve the Product Cybersecurity Program, including PSIRT governance, operating model, decision authority, and escalation paths.
• Establish and maintain alignment with FDA medical device cybersecurity expectations, including premarket and post-market requirements for vulnerability management, coordinated disclosure, and incident response.
• Define and maintain the cybersecurity framework aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 81001 5 1, ISO/IEC TS 27110, and ISO/IEC 27032, and ensure integration with Global IT security practices.
• Embed product cybersecurity requirements into the Global Quality Management System (QMS), including Design Controls, risk management, and change management.

Cross Functional Enablement

• Lead the cross functional Cybersecurity Core Team, ensuring sustained engagement and prioritization across R&D, Software, Systems, QA/RA, Global Supply Chain (Manufacturing and Procurement), and Global Information Security.
• Provide clear expectations, guidance, and oversight to product teams for secure design, development, and maintenance, without assuming direct development ownership.
• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design through post market support.

Vulnerability & Incident Management (PSIRT)

• Serve as the single point of accountability for product cybersecurity intake, triage, and prioritization.
• Oversee end to end vulnerability management, including risk assessment, remediation planning, regulatory timelines, and customer deployment.
• Lead technical coordination for cybersecurity incident investigations, containment, and remediation, ensuring timely and effective response to high severity issues.
• Guide product teams on mitigations, patches, and workarounds to ensure security and regulatory expectations are met.

Regulatory & External Communication

• Ensure cybersecurity incidents and disclosures comply with FDA, international regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Oversee the development and approval of security advisories, customer notifications, and regulatory communications.
• Act as the technical authority in engagements with external security researchers, customers, regulators, and industry groups.
• Drive cybersecurity awareness and training for R&D, Support, and Quality teams to reinforce a security first culture.
• Define, track, and report program level cybersecurity and PSIRT performance metrics to leadership.
• Continuously improve program effectiveness based on metrics, lessons learned, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including architecture design in a regulated environment (preferably FDA, healthcare, or medical devices).
• Experience in coding any of the following languages – Java, Python, C, C#, C++
• A system thinker with deep expertise in medical device cybersecurity, including FDA premarket and post market cybersecurity requirements.
• Expert knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 81001 5 1, ISO/IEC TS 27110, and ISO/IEC 27032.
• Proven ability to lead cross functional programs in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong technical judgment, communication skills, and executive presence.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale cybersecurity programs across organizations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud-based systems, IoT security, or medical device security.

Location:

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, CA or Irvine, CA or Pleasanton, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

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