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Principal SDET, Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies · Lakewood, CO · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$144k–$180k/yrFull-time

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal SDET – Cybersecurity Test Engineer is a senior technical leader in our medical device organization committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative, life-saving technology. This role is responsible for developing and driving the cybersecurity testing strategy across the Software Quality Engineering organization while enabling the broader organization to consistently implement and execute a unified cybersecurity testing approach. By establishing scalable practices and strong technical leadership, the Principal SDET ensures long-term organizational capability and maturity in cybersecurity testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Define a standardized cybersecurity testing strategy for the Software Quality Engineering organization that aligns with product architecture, regulatory requirements, and business goals.

  • Train and mentor engineers on cybersecurity testing practices, build training materials, and run knowledge transfer sessions so teams can execute independently.

  • Build cybersecurity test plans that meet medical device regulatory standards.

  • Run risk and vulnerability assessments on new and existing products and put security testing protocols in place to protect sensitive data.

  • Oversee the design and execution of automated test scripts and frameworks across all levels of the test pyramid and apply design patterns suited to security testing.

  • Lead dynamic application security testing (DAST) and advise the group on the feasibility, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity test automation.

  • Work with architecture teams to set cybersecurity testing standards and shape software architecture and development practices so vulnerabilities surface earlier.

  • Partner with development, cybersecurity, quality assurance, peer engineers, and architects to find vulnerabilities and embed security testing into the product lifecycle.

  • Cook up with external partners and consultants on joint security testing.

  • Contribute to multiple codebases within Scrum teams, resolve environment and test automation issues, and review and approve code and test changes.

  • Lead discussions about which test level is right for a given piece of functionality, and engage at any test level when the work requires it.

  • Keep up with new cybersecurity threats, tools, and practices, and revise testing methods when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide strategic leadership for the functional group and keep its direction aligned with company policies and business goals.

  • Work with regulatory and quality assurance peers to improve processes that meet industry standards and company-specific benchmarks. Support inspection readiness with clear processes, documentation, and traceability.

  • Supervise Software Quality Engineering and testing activities across teams so best practices stay consistent organization wide. Keep tests maintainable, reusable, and scalable so they integrate cleanly across projects.

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