Cybersecurity Software EngineerUnder minimal supervision, as a member of the R&D Software Engineering team at Werfen, this role focuses on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, as well as operational security. The primary responsibilities include identifying and validating vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard critical systems in highly regulated industries using software engineering tools and techniques available.ResponsibilitiesParticipates as active member of the project team focusing on analyzing penetration test results, assessing attack patterns and severity, and collaborating with Red or developersProvide actionable remediation guidance to mitigate identified cybersecurity defects and risks.Manage and maintain vulnerability scanning tools, and secure test environments.Conduct fuzz testing to uncover unknown vulnerabilities and escalate critical findings.Reproduce and validate cybersecurity defects in controlled environments.Evaluate, Investigate and resolve cybersecurity issues/ fixes reported by customers, ensuring effective and timely solutions.Produce high-quality technical documentation to support compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA, HIPAA, and ISO 13485.Collaborate with development, IT, and product teams to ensure secure design and implementation of systems and products.Creates/Maintains software requirement/functional specificationsIdentifies interfaces between software components and/or hardwareCreates/Maintains software (component) design documentationCreates/Maintains software source code that adheres to design documentationPerforms unit testing and/or code reviews as per project policyPerforms integration testing to ensure software functions within application and with devicesEvaluates, investigates, and implements fixes to assigned software defectsEvaluates, investigates, and implements assigned software change proposalsProvides level of effort for assigned software activitiesTracks personal estimates over time in order to improve accuracyEffectively communicates technical information to a multidisciplinary team in the form of documentation, presentations and technical summaries.Makes recommendations or suggestions for department improvementsAbility to work in a team environment of software developers and testersSkills & CapabilitiesExpertise in penetration testing tools (e.g., Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite) and fuzzing tools (e.g., Peach, AFL).Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles (SDLC).Familiarity with standards such as FDA, HIPAA, and ISO 13485.Strong technical writing skills for compliance, reporting, and regulatory submissions.Advanced knowledge in exploit chaining and vulnerability analysis.Industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent.Experience with VMware ESXi and virtualized environments desirable.Strong knowledge of Linux systems.Experience in cybersecurity for medical devices or other highly regulated industries.Strong written and oral communications skillsAbility to use software engineering tools: configuration, requirements, and defect managementAbility to operate instrumentationQualificationsMinimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:Associates Degree plus typically 4 to 10 years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree plus typically 4 to 8 years of related experience or Master's Degree plus typically 2 to 6 years of related experience or waiver based on experience. Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.Programming expertise in Python, Bash, C, or C++.Hands-on expertise in offensive and defensive security and penetration testing methodologies.Proficiency with a personal computer and software packagesAbility to use software engineering tools: configuration, requirements, and defect managementAbility to handle many software componentsLanguage: EnglishThe annual base salary range for this role is currently $110,000 to $140,000.
Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.ClosingIf you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.