About the Role

At KARL STORZ, we’re dedicated to advancing medical technology and improving patient care. We are seeking an Application Security Engineer III to lead cybersecurity compliance, verification, and secure development practices across regulated software and product environments.

This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, IT, and Product teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented, verified, and documented throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product cybersecurity compliance and verification activities in regulated environments

Perform security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and risk analysis

Author and maintain cybersecurity documentation and risk mitigation plans

Guide engineering teams on implementing and validating security controls

Embed secure development practices across the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines

Support DevSecOps initiatives, including automated security testing

Participate in product security reviews and cross-functional technical discussions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

5+ years of experience in application, product, or embedded cybersecurity

Experience working in regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, defense, etc.)

Knowledge of security frameworks and vulnerability management practices

Experience with secure SDLC, CI/CD, and DevSecOps principles

Strong documentation and cross-functional communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with medical device cybersecurity or FDA guidance

Familiarity with NIST 800-series frameworks

Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, Security+)

Experience with cloud or container security

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and lead security initiatives

Clear communication of technical risks and recommendations

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on secure, cutting-edge medical technology

Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Who We Are

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned MedTech company with over 80 years of innovation in endoscopic surgery and medical imaging. With 9,000+ associates globally, we’re driven by precision, quality, and improving patient care worldwide.