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At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients 
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter. 
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

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Application Security Engineer III

Job Function:  IT
Location: 

Stafford, TX, US, 77477

Work Location (for field-based positions): 
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid
Pay Range:  $97,900 to $127,400
Job ID:  4985

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.

MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Eligible Employee Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
  • 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
  • Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
  • We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year!  - Tuition pre-imbursement
  • Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
  • And much more!

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.

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