Principal Product Security Architect
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Principal Product Security Architect serves as a senior technical authority responsible for embedding secure-by-design principles across Masimo's software platforms. This role partners closely with software, algorithm, quality, regulatory, and product teams to ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated throughout system architecture and the software development lifecycle.
Job description
This role focuses on advancing product security strategy, strengthening software resilience, and enabling engineering teams to deliver innovative, secure solutions that support patient safety, product integrity, and regulatory compliance. This role provides deep technical expertise, architectural guidance, and cross-functional leadership to proactively reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining development velocity.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:
- Define and drive secure architecture strategies across cloud, desktop, mobile, and embedded software platforms.
- Embed secure-by-design principles into engineering processes, including threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments.
- Partner with software engineering leaders to integrate cybersecurity practices into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
- Establish scalable product security standards, reference architectures, and engineering guidelines aligned to industry frameworks.
- Mentor engineering teams and architects on secure development practices and emerging cybersecurity trends.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 15+ yrs of extensive experience in software architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or product security within complex technical environments.
- Deep expertise in secure software design, application security, and modern software development practices.
- Proven ability to influence engineering organizations through technical leadership rather than direct people management.
- Strong experience with threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk-based security decision-making.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity into the full software development lifecycle across multiple platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience supporting cybersecurity in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare technology, or other safety-critical environments.
- Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, or similar cybersecurity standards.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, embedded systems, or hybrid software ecosystems.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated track record influencing architecture strategy at an enterprise or multi-product level.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 15+ yrs of extensive experience in software architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or product security within complex technical environments
- Deep expertise in secure software design, application security, and modern software development practices
- Proven ability to influence engineering organizations through technical leadership rather than direct people management
- Strong experience with threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk-based security decision-making
- Experience integrating cybersecurity into the full software development lifecycle across multiple platforms
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual bonus up to 15%
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.