Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity

Dawar Consulting, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences, seeks a Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity in Tucson, AZ. Hybrid arrangement with on-site Tue-Thu and remote Mon/Fri.

The role focuses on secure design, risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and product security across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong secure development experience, medical device cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Experience in secure software development and product cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security mitigation.
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulations for the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of Windows and .NET technologies.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments across the product portfolio.
• Advise on vulnerability impacts, exposure, and remediation strategies.
• Provide guidance on secure design patterns and security technologies.
• Develop and review security concepts and lifecycle security plans.
• Coordinate penetration testing with internal teams and external providers.
• Track findings, mitigation plans, and remediation activities.
• Communicate security processes to stakeholders and improve programs.
• Lead department-level cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
• Present product security posture to stakeholders.

Skills

Secure software development

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years

Master's degree with 4+ years

PhD with 2+ years

Tools

Windows

.NET

Java

Linux

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity

Tucson, United States | Posted on 11/10/2026

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity based out of Tucson, AZ.

Job Duration:Long Term Contract(Possibility Of Conversion & Extension)

Pay Rate : $80 - 86/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Tuesday through Thursday onsite; Monday and Friday remote

This role will provide cybersecurity guidance and oversight to software product development teams, focusing on secure design, risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and product security throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have secure software development experience, knowledge of medical device cybersecurity regulations, and the ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to cybersecurity risk assessments across the product portfolio, including risk identification, analysis, and verification of mitigation measures.
• Advise software development teams on vulnerability impacts, exposure, and remediation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance on secure design patterns and appropriate security technologies.
• Develop and review security concepts, secure design documentation, and lifecycle security plans.
• Coordinate and oversee penetration testing with internal teams and external service providers.
• Track security findings, mitigation plans, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with client's Product Security & Privacy Organization to communicate security processes and best practices.
• Lead department-level cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present product security posture updates to diverse internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with at least 4 years of related experience; OR PhD with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in secure software development and product cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security mitigation.
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulations, laws, and standards for the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of Windows and .NET technologies.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical devices, particularly In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) systems.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts.
• Experience with Java and Linux technologies.Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Experience coordinating penetration testing and leading cybersecurity improvement programs.