Engineering Manager – Product Security – Software Supply Chain

The objective of R&DProduct Security is to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of a cybersecurity incident on SEL and our customers over the next 5 years. Without cybersecurity, all three tenets oftheSEL mission statement are imperiled: Making Electric Power Safer, More Reliable, and More Economical.

The strategic pursuit ofWorld-ClassProductSecurity practicesis a criticalneedfor SEL and our customers in rising to the challenge of a rapidly evolving security landscape.To meet thisneed,R&DProduct Security is expanding our team of experts to equip our product teams and oversee cybersecurity programs.We areseeking a passionate, seasonedleadertooverseetheprocesses, tools, and systems that govern and manage theSEL Software Supply chain and automated security testing. This is a high-impact role, contributing to large corporate initiatives such ascomplying with the EU Cyber Resilience Act and improving the robustness of our Secure SDLC. You will lead, supervise, and grow a team of security-minded software engineers to deliver these outcomes. 

In this role, you willdesign and develop enterprise-gradeapproachesandbest practicesthat enable SEL to deploy anddemonstrate world-classmanagement of its third-party and first-partyfirmware and software.This includes defining and governing our processes related toselectingcomponents, ensuring secure provenance ofcomponents that weingest, managing Software Bills of Materials,and managinglicenses andrisks associated with those components. This willalsoinclude defining programs forstrengthening relationshipswithkeyvendorsandsponsorship and/or contributiontokeyopen-source projects. 

You willalsooverseetheSEL approach toprogramming languages andautomated security QA, such asautomated coding standards, linting,fuzzing and static analysis, that complement our software ingestion processes. You willidentify best-in-class tools(as well as AI-driven approaches)andwork with the Secure SDLC Automation,DevTools, and product teams to implement solutions and drive improved, efficient security outcomes. 

You will serve as a trusted advisor and consultant for product teams, ensuring that SEL continues to excel at delivering products with world-class security! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Oversee and improve product security programsrelated tothe SEL software supply chain and relevant standards and regulations (such as 62443-4-1 and the Cyber Resilience Act). 

Oversee the definition, selection, deployment, and associated product outcomes for automated security QA processes and tools. 

Maintain awareness of developing trends, technologies, and threats related to the secure SDLC. 

Supervise, lead, mentor, and grow a team ofsoftwareengineers. 

Represent SEL at software industry conferences as needed. 

Model, teach, and apply SEL values and the Principles of Operations. 

Required Qualifications 

• B.S. degree inComputer Scienceor equivalent experience. 
• 8+yearssoftwareproductdevelopment experience across the full Secure SDLC, including at least one of the following areas: Embedded development,Cloud-native development ,Web development 
• 3+ years of experience with technical leadership in software development. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming languages 
• Demonstrated experience with software supply chain practices and tools 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills 
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities 
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with hiring, supervising, and growing a team 
• Experience with using AI effectivelyin the SDLC. 
• Experience with contributing toopen-source projects. 
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and disclosurepractices 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessment practices 
• Knowledge of IEC 62443-4-1 and the Cyber Resilience Act 

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Engineering Manager$129,200 - $193,900

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.