Senior Cyber Consultant

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to focus on secure medical device software and embedded systems in our Waltham, MA office. In this role, you will work to design, develop, and implement cybersecurity solutions for regulated products. You will help guide the technical and regulatory complexities of building secure, compliant devices.

This role requires both strong technical expertise and the ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity concepts and strategies. The role in helping customers understand, plan, and implement security throughout the product lifecycle. You will be working onsite with our team from our Headquarters office in Waltham, MA office 3-4 days each week.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Consultant

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients developing regulated embedded products. Provide expert guidance across the full cybersecurity architecture, including:

Secure boot and root-of-trust implementation
Cryptographic key management and provisioning
Encryption and authentication, hash functions, digital signatures, authentications protocols, tunneling, IPsec, key exchange, secure storage
Intrusion detection and runtime monitoring
Hardware and software tamper-evident mechanisms
Secure system architecture and threat mitigation strategies

Act as the authoritative engineering voice for cybersecurity solutions within embedded medical devices.

Proposals and Estimation

Support business development and project planning through technical leadership:

Collaborate internally and with customers to develop work breakdown structures
Create development estimates and technical scopes to support proposals
Contribute to project planning and resource allocation

Lead Development

Perform or lead technical execution of cybersecurity solutions across the development lifecycle:

Decompose complex engineering tasks to support planning and implementation
Research and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations
Lead implementation efforts with internal engineering teams and external partners
Hands-on implementation of secure solutions

Advocacy for Secure Development

Promote best practices in secure development within regulated product environments. Help organizations implement security-by-design principles and integrate cybersecurity into their development processes.

Problem Solving and Risk Analysis

Analyze technical challenges faced by clients and identify potential security and regulatory risks. Develop practical engineering solutions that support successful product development and compliance.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Minimum 10 years of Software Engineering experience developing cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems
Familiarity or direct experience implementing typical secure controls for embedded systems in regulated domains
At least 5 years in services-based engineering or consulting roles
Strong background in software and systems engineering for embedded platforms
Linux, Yocto, microcontroller, SoM development
US Citizenship required
Engineering and/or Software Development degree.

Standards and Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)

Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including:

AAMI SW96
IEC 81001-5-1
AAMI TIR97
FDA Cybersecurity Guidance for Medical Devices
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded systems, cybersecurity, and regulated medical technology, helping organizations bring secure and compliant products to market.