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Job Summary:
The Information Security Team at Brunswick is seeking an experienced Director of Product Security to lead our comprehensive product security strategy across embedded systems, hardware and IoT platforms, and application development. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this senior leader will be a member of the Information Security Leadership Team and will be responsible for building and executing security frameworks that protect our products from design through deployment to enable Brunswick to securely, reliably, and safely deliver experiences on the water and beyond. Working alongside product leaders to execute a strategy that algins with business objectives, the Director of Product Security will seek to ensure effective security postures across our diverse technology stack. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise and a passion for securing complex product ecosystems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement enterprise-wide product security strategy encompassing embedded systems, hardware security, and application security
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing product security team
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and executive teams to integrate security into product roadmaps
Establish security governance frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
Drive security culture adoption across all product development teams
Embedded Systems Security
Design security architectures for IoT devices, microcontrollers, and embedded platforms
Implement secure boot processes, firmware validation, and over-the-air update mechanisms
Establish secure communication protocols for device-to-device and device-to-cloud interactions
Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for embedded system designs
Oversee implementation of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments
Hardware Security
Lead hardware security design reviews and vulnerability assessments
In conjunction with Brunswick’s Global Supply Chain leaders, implement supply chain security measures for hardware components and manufacturing
Design tamper-resistant and tamper-evident hardware solutions
Establish secure key management and cryptographic implementations in hardware
Coordinate with hardware engineering teams on secure silicon design and validation
Application Development Security
Implement secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices
Develop governance model for existing application security testing frameworks including SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA
Lead threat modeling exercises for application architectures
Design secure APIs, authentication systems, and data protection mechanisms
Oversee security code review processes and developer security training programs
Risk Management & Compliance
Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments across all product lines
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST frameworks)
Manage vulnerability disclosure programs and coordinate security incident response
Maintain relationships with external security researchers and coordinate bug bounty programs
Prepare security documentation and reports for executive leadership and compliance audits
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field;
10+ years of experience in product security, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Deep expertise in embedded systems security, including firmware security, secure boot, and IoT security protocols
Extensive knowledge of hardware security principles, including cryptographic implementations, secure elements, and anti-tampering techniques
Strong background in application security, including secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, and security testing methodologies
Experience with security frameworks and standards (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, Common Criteria)
Proven track record of building and scaling security teams
Strong understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture design
Proven track record of designing and implementing cloud security and DevSecOps practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related
Industry certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or similar
Experience with regulatory compliance in relevant industries (automotive, medical devices, industrial IoT)
Background in penetration testing and red team exercises
Technical Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of machine learning security and AI/ML system protection
Previous experience in product companies with complex hardware/software integration
Programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java, Assembly
Security tools: Static analysis tools, dynamic testing frameworks, hardware security analyzers
Cryptography: Implementation and deployment of cryptographic protocols and key management systems
Hardware platforms: ARM, x86, RISC-V, microcontrollers, FPGAs
Communication protocols: TLS/SSL, IPSec, wireless security protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP security services
Development tools: Version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, containerization
Travel Requirements:
This position is located in Mettawa, IL, with travel quarterly travel required to engineering locations around the globe.
The anticipated pay range for this position is $148,300 - $250,300 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is also eligible for an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program
At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.
This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here (https://www.brunswick.com/careers/culture-benefits/benefits) .
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