by Ronald Barron | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Principal Software and Product Security Compliance Specialist Audit Support (Remote)
Locations: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Full Time
Job Description:
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES
In this exciting role as a Principal Software and Product Security Compliance/Audit Specialist you will have responsibility to plan, lead, conduct and report on internal audits of Medtronic facilities worldwide to determine the state of compliance to appropriate regulations and standards, corporate policies, and expectations. Additionally responsible for training and education of internal audit organization to SaMD, SiMD, and product security requirements.
A Day in the Life
The audit focus will be primarily medical device software, product security, and risk management. We look for leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.
As a Prin Software and Product Security Compliance Specialist:
- Must have experience and knowledge working with regulated medical devices and cybersecurity requirements.
- Manages and oversees internal audit activities, which may include conducting and/or overseeing audits, investigations, and/or interviews; and preparing corresponding reports and documents.
- Coordinates and/or completes internal assessments and/or audits in accordance with regulatory standards, which may include US and/or international regulatory agencies/authorities.
- Interprets and implements applicable regulations as they apply to products, processes, practices, and procedures.
- May counsel stakeholders about these requirements as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies, which may include investigating and resolving compliance violations, questions, or concerns.
- Analyzes audit data and presents findings to management and/or regulatory bodies in support of Corrective Action Plans, which may include coaching business partners on compliance gaps, data, and/or resulting corrective actions.
- Own development of training and awareness programs for SaMD, SiMD, and product security designed to increase auditor awareness and knowledge of requirements.
- Remain informed on Regulatory requirements for Software and Product Security to identify gaps in medical device software.
- Provide detailed functional knowledge and maintain insight to current industry best practices and how they can be applied to Medtronic.
- Explore new tools and techniques to recommend for other team members to audit product security.
- Identify opportunities for product security enhancement.
- Possess understanding of Software Bill of Material (SBOM) development and maintenance for the purposes of vulnerability monitoring.
- Possess an understanding of scoring methodologies for security threats like the common vulnerability scoring (CVSS) and apply appropriately.
- Document and communicate recommended security controls and deficiencies.
- Provide detailed functional knowledge and maintain insight to current industry best practices and how they can be applied to Medtronic.
- Contribute to company standards and policies related to product security risks.
- Enable strong partnerships across the organization to drive best-in-class product security mechanisms.
- Analyzes complex issues and significantly improves, changes, or adapts existing methods.
- Show creativity and innovation in all aspects of your responsibilities
- Expected travel: 20-25%
- Role may be remote, hybrid, or in office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4+ years of cybersecurity and/or secure software engineering experience in quality or regulatory industry
- 2+ years of cybersecurity and/or secure software engineering experience in quality or regulatory industry with an Advanced Degree
Nice to Have:
- Security Certifications (i.e., CISSP, CEH, CISA, CISM, Security+, GSEC, OSCP, etc.)
- Firsthand experience assessing the embedded security of regulated or safety critical devices
- Experience in Quality/Compliance and/or Audit with medical device requirements (e.g., MDSAP, EU MDR, ISO 13485)
- Experience with cybersecurity requirements
- TUV; EU MDR / MDCG
- IMDRF’s Principles and Practices for Medical Device Cybersecurity
- ENISA – EU Cybersecurity Act
- European Commission’s Guidance on Cybersecurity of Medical Devices (MDCG)
- United States FDA Pre-Market and Post-Market Guidance
- TIR 57 and TIR 97
- ISO 80001-2 series and 14971
- Experience auditing Quality Systems to global requirements
- Quality System Lead Auditor certified
- Prior FDA or NB auditor experience
- Experience performing hardware and software penetration testing
- Understanding of the security development process and product development process
- Experience in leading small teams
- Knowledge in risk management and assessment methodologies, security frameworks and relevant global regulations
- Strong capability to research and evaluate emerging technologies
- A solid familiarity of threat modeling, vulnerability scanning tools, and common attack routes is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and take a proactive approach to managing change
- Experience working in a regulated environment and/or a formal quality system
- Occasional after-hours availability to accommodate different regional and global partners.
- A solid familiarity of threat modeling, vulnerability scanning tools, and common attack routes is essential.
- Medical device engineering experience
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong capability to research and evaluate emerging technologies
- Preference is given to those with relevant product security or engineering experience.
- Strong in interpersonal communication and demonstrate a collaborative work style.
- Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
- Innovative thinker: ability to think outside of the current norms and processes
- Independent self-starter
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Solid writing and presentation skills
- Interest in novel applications of technology
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by Ronald Barron | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Senior Web Developer and Platform Engineer
Location: Chapel Hill United States
Job Description:
Full Time/Part TimeFull-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Position LocationNorth Carolina, US
Hiring Range: 74,500 – 93,000
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
ITS Customer Experience & Engagement (CE&E) strives to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction through effective, reliable and professional IT support, in partnership with campus units. Among its functions, CE&E provides website, communications, digital accessibility, and voice services, and support from the Service Desk, including the Business Systems Help Desk.
Position Summary
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
ITS Digital Services is UNC Chapel Hill’s in-house web and mobile team. We offer central WordPress-based web development and hosting, along with web design, UX/UI, and development services for campus units looking to revamp their web presence. The Digital Services team regularly acts as an in-house web development team, charging for website development projects.
The Senior Web Developer and Platform Engineer is a key member of this team, responsible for the end-to-end development and maintenance of our web hosting platform, hosted websites, and supported web applications. This full-stack development role involves designing, architecting, testing, administering, and monitoring the performance and security of the University’s web hosting platform. Key responsibilities include:
* Ensure all web products adhere to UNC policies, including privacy, accessibility, and security.
* Develop and build templates, custom WordPress themes, plugins, and other related web products for use by the campus community.
* Manage routine updates to plugins, themes, and WordPress core.
* Tackle middleware-related tasks such as optimizing and updating databases, caching mechanisms, and CDN configurations.
* Continuously refactor code to ensure performance and security best practices are followed.
* Monitor web transactions, both internal and external, for performance and security; prevent DDoS attempts, and block IPs at the CDN level.
* Maintain and renew SSL certificates.
* Manage advanced build tools such as NPM, Webpack, and WordPress scripts.
* Document tech stacks and major outages.
* Monitor and lead development efforts, working with Emergency Management to ensure Alert Carolina emergency management feeds are functional and consistently improved.
* Update development environments, set up performance monitoring, and continuously analyze access logs and error logs to maintain optimal performance.
* Participate in CAB meetings with knowledge of change management methodologies.
* Manage continuous integration and source control.
* Maintain and ensure proper backups are performed for all centralized WordPress sites.
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by Ronald Barron | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Senior Engineer (Remote based in the US)
Location: Frisco United States
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Engineer is a member of the Conifer Engineering team and is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining multiple applications running both on-premises and in the cloud. The Senior Engineer provides architectural guidance and direction on design patterns and best practices. The Senior Engineer works closely with the Product team to refine and estimate user stories for new application functionality. The Senior Engineer also participates in deployment and production support activities for the applications in the portfolio. The Senior Engineer plays a key role in guiding and mentoring junior members of the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in an Agile environment to design, develop, and maintain multiple web-based applications running on-premises and in the cloud.
- Produce high-quality, efficient, coding standards-compliant, thoroughly tested application code and modules.
- Provide architectural guidance, input, and feedback for new applications and major enhancements of existing applications.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve application defects in both test and production environments.
- Lead production deployments of the applications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior application developers.
- Work closely with Business Partners/Product Owners to refine and estimate user stories for new application functionality.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be knowledgeable regarding design patterns, design best practices, and microservices architecture
- Must have superior problem-solving skills
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with teams who may be remote
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working in an Agile environment, preferably Scrum
- 3+ years of professional experience with SQL in a relational database environment
and either
- 5+ years of professional experience with ASP.NET and Entity Framework under .NET Framework or .NET Core
- 3+ years of professional experience with JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- 3+ years of professional experience with web frameworks such as Blazor/WebAssembly, React, Angular, or Bootstrap
- 3+ years of professional experience with unit-test frameworks such as xUnit
- 2+ years of professional experience building and deploying Docker images
- Working knowledge of message bus technologies such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or MSMQ
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Kubernetes management tools, preferably Helm
or
- 5+ years of professional experience creating integrations between systems of medium to high complexity using different technologies such as InterSystems IRIS for Health/Object Script/Cache, C#, Java, Python, Perl, Flynet, Summit Scripting Tool, and SQL
or
- 5+ years of experience with free-format RPGLE and embedded SQL-RPGLE
- 5+ years of experience with SQL preferable with IBM DB2
- 5+ years of experience with iSeries Data and Message Queues
- 5+ years of experience with Subfiles on the iSeries
- 3+ years of experience with APIs and Stored Procedures
in addition
- Experience in Azure and Azure DevOps is a plus
- Experience in Healthcare or Healthcare IT is a plus
- Experience with HL7 and X12 EDI is a plus
- Experience with a healthcare integration engine like Rhapsody or Mirth a plus
- RDI experience a plus
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by Ronald Barron | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Research Scientist, Us Health disparities
Location: Seattle United States
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle – Other
Job Location Detail:“Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US”
Job Description:
Salary:$9,168 – $10,420 per month
Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research organization at the University of Washington (UW). Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD), Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations.
IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which are cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members.
IHME has an excellent opportunity for a Research Scientist.
As a Research Scientist, you will be contributing to research design and training, leading, and/or mentoring junior staff. IHME researchers analyze and produce key estimates for their assigned research team and will assess all available relevant quantitative data – including those on causes of death, epidemiology, and a range of determinants such as education and income – from surveys, vital registration, censuses, literature, registries, and administrative records. This position with be part of the US Health Disparities Research Team, which conducts research focused on tracking health disparities within the US by county and racial and ethnic group.
You will be integrally involved in producing, critiquing, improving, and disseminating results. You are someone who is capable of keeping your team on track to meet deadlines and research objectives. You already have a publication record, and at IHME, you will build out your portfolio with several peer-reviewed papers. You thrive in a collaborative work environment and are capable of working on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. You keep current of recent scientific, engineering, and technical advances and are able to translate these into your research. This position is contingent on project funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exhibit command of one or more of the research areas at IHME, including the methodology and its components.
- Independently carry out quantitative analyses and participate in reciprocal research projects. Interpret and vet results from junior staff, formulate conclusions, and inform team leaders.
- Develop, quality check, and distribute complex datasets to be used in epidemiological and statistical analyses.
- Develop and implement new computational and statistical methods. Create, test, and use relevant computer code (R, Python). Maintain, modify, and execute analytic machinery that generates results.
- Draft presentations and manuscripts and contribute to funding proposals.
- Lead and co-author scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility with data, methods, and analytic techniques.
- May lead and/or mentor junior staff.
- Provide ideas and content for the development of internal trainings. Teach established trainings.
- Contribute to research design.
- Other duties as assigned that fall within reasonable scope of research team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus four years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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by Ronald Barron | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Project Manager – Railroad Bridge
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Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
As a Project Manager on our Railroad Bridge team, you will serve as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.
The ideal candidate will have connectivity and prior experience working with CSX / CPKC.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
- Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
- Manages complex contract negotiations.
- Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
- Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project.
- Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
- Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
- Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
- Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
- Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
- Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.
* Olsson currently has an opportunity for a Project Manager to support our Railroad Bridge team. Qualified candidates can live anywhere in the United States and work remotely.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate Degree with equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience supporting railroad projects for CSX / CPKC.
- Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
- Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
- High-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills.
- Detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business. Recognizing the significance of the role as a leader, committed to driving the organization towards success.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.
- Experience in Microstation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
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by Ronald Barron | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Assistant, Social Media, BDG (Temp)
Location: Remote
Type: Part-time
Category: Social Media & Audience Development
About BDG:
BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world’s largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.
The Role:
BDG is looking for a whip smart Part Time Social Assistant to help with the day-to-day running of its social media team. Reporting to the Social Director, the role will operate across Bustle, Elite Daily, Nylon, The Zoe Report, Inverse, and at times, BDG’s parenting brands, collaborating with leaders to ensure each site’s social media pages are running smoothly, efficiently, and in adherence to business goals.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have a keen sense of initiative, and be confident solving problems as they arise. A strong work ethic, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential matters are all essential, as is a passion for creating first-class digital magazine content. The candidate must be based in the New York area and be committed to coming into the office when required.
Key Accountabilities
- Tasks may change based on business needs, but it is expected that core responsibilities will include the following:
- Collaborating with Social Strategists, designers, and video editors to create high quality, social-first content for our cross-platform accounts
- Monitoring online news and conversations that BDG brands could participate in
- Providing day-to-day posting cover when team members are OOO or away from their desk
- Pulling data for weekly and monthly traffic reports, and assisting with quick turnaround insights requests
- Tracking high profile shares and engagements across BDG social accounts
- Compiling a twice weekly digest of trending topics, formats, and competitor highlights from key social platforms
- Gathering platform highlights for weekly edit management meetings
- Contributing to cross-brand brainstorms, generating timely and relevant ideas on a regular basis
- Note taking for meetings and ensuring write ups and action points are shared with team members
Candidate Profile
- 1-2 years experience working in social media
- Ability to write optimized, smart social copy
- Thorough understanding of brand voice and a passion for using social platforms to reach audiences in innovative ways
- Knowledge of social listening platforms and scheduling tools like Sprout Social, Later, True Anthem, and Meta Business Suite
- Ability to identify and apply emerging trends to social strategy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to alter workflow with a sense of urgency
- Exceptional communication skills
- Basic video editing skills
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