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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
Secure technology that saves lives.
In support of our mission to save and sustain lives, we take product security seriously. We’re seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen the cybersecurity of our diagnostic cardiology products and help shape the future of connected, life‑critical medical technology.
In this role, you’ll lead by example—driving secure design, influencing architecture, and mentoring engineers across teams. You’ll work closely with product development to proactively identify risks, respond to emerging threats, and embed security into every stage of the software lifecycle. We offer a culture of trust, flexibility, and growth, where you manage your time and shape your career path.
What you'll be doing
Define and document the security architecture and cybersecurity posture of life‑critical medical products
Lead threat modeling, interface analysis, and secure design reviews across product lines
Author product security whitepapers, technical documentation, and regulatory‑facing materials
Develop Manufacturer Disclosure Statements for Medical Devices (MDS²) and related artifacts
Produce and interpret static code analysis and vulnerability assessment reports
Partner with development teams on security requirements and policies
Establish and drive governance around vulnerability management, from discovery through remediation
Support incident response, investigation, and recovery efforts in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
Use industry‑leading tools (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Fortify, Coverity) to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks
Monitor and assess zero‑day threats and emerging vulnerabilities
Participate in security planning, project scoping, and delivery of security initiatives
Evaluate third‑party and off‑the‑shelf components to ensure secure use
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
5+ years of experience working within a secure software development life cycle (SSDLC)
Strong understanding of application security across the full software life cycle
Hands‑on experience developing, reviewing, or enforcing secure coding practices
Familiarity with handling PHI and PII in regulated environments
Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, DREAD, LINDDUN, or PASTA
Proven ability to perform security risk assessments and clearly communicate risk and business impact
Experience analyzing, documenting, and remediating software and system vulnerabilities
Familiarity with industry standards and guidance including IEC TR 80001, NIST 800‑53, ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002 (preferred)
Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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