Job Title: Firmware Cybersecurity Job Description The Principal Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer leads certification projects by collaborating with various agencies to achieve product compliance and certification with Cybersecurity standards. As a key member of the Approvals Engineering Team, this engineer supports the ongoing processes necessary to meet and uphold industry regulations. In this role, the engineer will conduct in-depth product analyses and hands-on testing to ensure compliance, preparing and submitting necessary documentation to regulatory bodies for certification. Additionally, they act as a compliance advisor, assisting other teams by consulting on compliance-related matters, working with design teams on sustaining and new product development (NPD), and responding to customer and internal inquiries on cybersecurity. Responsibilities + Interpret applicable Cybersecurity standards and apply the requirements to the products. + Act as the business unit subject matter expert on Cybersecurity compliance and applicable standards including IEC. + Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet those requirements. + Work with development teams to derive cybersecurity requirements and technical requirements. + Collaborate with development team to develop, communicate, and implement a cybersecurity strategy and roadmap for products compliant with industry standards including IEC. + Provide expert guidance to the business unit and development teams on cybersecurity concerns and recommended security controls. + Evaluate, develop and implement cybersecurity compliance plans for existing products and new developments. + Develop, refine, and review product cybersecurity requirements to be implementable and testable. + Utilize and maintain cybersecurity evaluation tools and processes required for ensuring product cybersecurity. Essential Skills + Firmware + Cybersecurity + IEC standards + Testing validation + C++ + Security procedures + Safety procedures + Embedded software + Tooling + Embedded systems + Hardware Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or BSEE + 5 years of industry experience + 5+ years of hands-on firmware development experience + 3 years of cybersecurity engineering experience + Bachelor’s degree in software/electrical engineering (highly preferred) + Experience designing and implementing security and safety solutions for products + Experience with sustaining and new product development projects + Strong working knowledge of product development processes, particularly software + Understanding of Cybersecurity standards and application of that knowledge in product evaluation via technical analysis and/or testing + Adherence to department operating procedures and openness to continuous improvement Work Environment The work environment includes high technology facilities with a focus on product engineering. You will be working with various development tools and processes to ensure product cybersecurity. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams and regulatory bodies to maintain high standards of security and compliance. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $63.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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