Project specification
Period 27.04.2026 - 26.04.2027
Location Germany
Remote up to 100%
Languages
English(Advanced)
German(Advanced)
Project expertise
Industries
Healthcare
Business areas
Information Technology
Description
A medical device company is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to act as an independent advisor at the interface between software architecture, DevOps, and regulatory affairs. The project's goal is to develop and secure innovative digital health products (Software as a Medical Device / Connected Devices). The role involves purely technical consultancy, technical assessments, and delivery of validated security artifacts, without operational management decisions. The focus is on translating regulatory requirements (FDA, MDR, EU CRA, NIS2) into technical solutions and objectively assessing security risks.
- Holistic threat modeling: Performing STRIDE-based analyses for APIs, cloud-native services, AI components, and CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining formal threat model reports.
- Security architecture & design: Creating technical data flow diagrams (DFD) and Security Architecture Review Reports to document security decisions in cloud and container environments.
- DevSecOps & supply chain security: Advising on hardening CI/CD pipelines, implementing "security by default," and managing SBOM artifacts (third-party risk).
- Penetration testing support: Defining scopes for pen tests and fuzzing, as well as technically validating results and CVSS scores.
- Vulnerability management: Assessing vulnerabilities (vulnerability impact assessments) and creating remediation plans.
- Audit preparation: Compiling technical evidence and documentation for regulatory submissions (FDA, MDR, MDS2).
Requirements
- Degree in computer science, cyber security, or engineering.
- 5–8+ years of project experience in product security, application security, or security architecture.
- Excellent knowledge of threat modeling (STRIDE, PASTA), risk assessments (CVSS), and secure SDLC.
- Deep expertise in cloud security (Azure/AWS), containerization (Kubernetes/Docker), API security, and CI/CD toolchains.
- Experience with AI/ML security is a plus.
- Proven experience with medical device standards (FDA Cybersecurity Guidelines, EU MDR, ISO 14971, IEC 62304) or comparable critical standards (ISO 21434, IEC 62443).
- Ability to drive technical topics independently as an advisor, with structured, "audit-ready" documentation.
- Fluent English (C1/C2) is mandatory (project and documentation language).
- Fluent German (B2/C1) is desirable.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, or OSCP are highly preferred.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the project located?
The project is based in Germany.
What is the duration of the project?
The project preferably starts in April 2026 and is planned to end in April 2027 (12 months).
What is the remote work policy for the project?
The project offers 0 - 100% remote work.
What language skills are required for the project?
The project requires English (Advanced) as essential language. Additionally, German (Advanced) is desirable.
Which industries is the project related to?
The project is related to the following industry: Healthcare.
Which business areas does the project cover?
The project covers the following business area: Information Technology.
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