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Valencia (CA), United States
Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity
The Principal Engineer, Product Cyber Security performs complex work in research, design and development of new or existing Software products, tools and processes required for the operation, maintenance and testing of products.
Cyber Security of the Advanced Bionics products and services has been recognized as very important for our customers and for Advanced Bionics business success.
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with and contribute to the Sonova Global Product Cyber Security Center of Expertise (CoE).
- Implement Advanced Bionics Product Cyber Security strategy, roadmap, and build the necessary capabilities to execute projects.
- Continuously monitor and manage Product cyber risks to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and resilience of Sonova products and services, maintaining customer trust and regulatory compliance.
- Report on the effectiveness of security controls.
- Ensure the secure design, development, and maintenance of products, platforms, and services.
- Lead and mentor Advanced Bionics product development, quality, and maintenance teams in cyber security and secure product development lifecycle practices.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Sonova’s cross-divisional product cyber security strategy and ensure its adoption by Advanced Bionics.
- Monitor threats and regulatory landscapes, conducting gap assessments against standards and frameworks.
- Identify security requirements for business processes and products.
- Define, implement, and maintain global and Advanced Bionics-specific product security policies, standards, controls, and processes.
- Provide guidance on secure design, development, and maintenance of products, software applications, platforms, and services.
- Conduct threat modeling and cyber risk assessments.
- Define and execute security verification and validation tasks, such as design and code reviews, static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
- Perform and support vulnerability management for products and services.
- Support the creation of security documentation and required quality management deliverables.
- Drive and contribute to the automation of security practices (DevSecOps).
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of security controls using meaningful KPIs.
- Act as an ambassador for information security and cyber risk, promoting awareness and a secure culture within the organization.
- Provide guidance on product cyber security topics and risks to relevant stakeholders.
- Support cyber security incident management, response, and customer complaint processes. Participate in tabletop exercises.
- Initiate periodic Product Security Health Checks / Risk Assessments and manage mitigation measures.
- Drive continuous improvement in your area of responsibility.
- Support security reviews, internal, and external audits.
- Communicate and report product security risk status to senior and product management.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Support communication with external stakeholders, including customers, authorities, and other third parties related to product security.
- Stay updated on current Cyber Security trends, best practices, technologies, regulatory requirements, and risks.
- Work with the Director of Product Cyber Security Center of Expertise to set strategic direction and planning for product security risk for Advanced Bionics and Sonova globally.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
General R&D Tasks :
Reporting :
Travelling Requirement : Up to 20%
More about you : Education
Higher level engineering degree :
Further Education
Work Experience
Personal Competencies
Social Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Professional Competencies
Nice to Have
Practical Experience With :
Language(s) / Level
Nice to Have
IT Skills
Nice to Have
A minimum of 200Mb / sec download and 10Mb / sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote / hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer :
Additional supplemental life / ad&d coverage available
STD LTD Buy-ups available
This role's pay range is between : $120,000 / yr - $180,000 / yr (based on location). This role is also bonus eligible.
How we work :
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Salary : $120,000 - $180,000
