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# SDLC Security and Compliance Lead at Inductive Automation LLC

- **Company:** Inductive Automation LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $163k–$180k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/inductive-automation-llc/c25db648-4f31-4f6f-858f-0a62daba97f8

## Job description

Job Description The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Security and Compliance Lead defines, refines processes, and documents standards to ensure Inductive Automation's software development lifecycle meets certification and regulatory obligations. As the working lead for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 62443-4-1), this role aligns the standards with Inductive Automation’s practice, owns the Software Engineering process document family, tracks emerging and upcoming security requirements (e.g., IEC 62443-4-2, European Union (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)), and represents Software Engineering in compliance audits, company certifications, and compliance efforts (International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001, ISO 27001, CRA conformity assessment). This role helps define and sets standards within Software Engineering and ensures processes are documented; it does not implement technical measures. It is responsible for demonstrating compliance, including readiness checks, evidence preparation, and audit and certification support. Additionally, this role owns Software Engineering's portion of the Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) and incident management program alongside the IT/Cyber divisions. Responsibilities include maintaining playbooks, maintaining Incident Management qualification and training, and coordinating the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) lifecycle through disclosure, including Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) ENISA reporting readiness. Across all duties, the lead ensures engineering personnel are trained and compliant with defined processes. This is a full-time role with hybrid and remote opportunities available.

## Responsibilities

- Serving as subject matter expert and working lead for IEC 62443 certifications; owning the gap between the standard's requirements and Inductive Automation practice
- Monitoring practice changes in Development and Quality Assurance that could create compliance drift; supporting corrective actions and nonconformance activities
- Tracking security roadmap and EU Cyber Resilience Act product-level requirements
- Supporting external security and compliance requirements as needed / requested (e.g. Life Sciences, automotive, aerospace, Dept of Defense, US/EU law or regulation, etc).
- Participating in ISO and CRA conformity audits as the Software Engineering representative; prepare and maintain auditable evidence (tickets, code reviews, QA records)
- Coordinating on third party penetration testing; incorporating results into the SDLC ticket process
- Owning day-to-day currency of process documents. Maintains the mapping between committed standards (e.g. 62443, ISO 27001) practices and QMS documentation
- Maintaining SDLC traceability from code change through reviews, tests, requirements, and customer tickets
- Verifying Release Checklist completion as compliance evidence for all production software, including hotfixes
- Responsible for the Software Engineering portion of the Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure and incident management program, in coordination with other stakeholders; keeps the playbook and process documentation current, with awareness of reporting requirements.
- Maintaining Incident Manager qualification and training for Software Engineering personnel with defined CVD roles; drive post-incident lessons learned into process and training
- Supporting Ignition Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. Coordinating with CISA/National Vulnerability Database (NVD), communicating with external researchers and stakeholders, and managing disclosure and release timing; supporting ENISA reporting requirements per compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act
- Running internal readiness checks and pre-audit gap assessments; tracks personnel qualification
- Identifying training gaps and coordinate delivery with engineering managers and leadership
- Consulting on Threat Modeling and participating in related activities

## Requirements

- Technical Bachelor's Degree required (computer science, engineering, software development, or cybersecurity)
- Relevant Master's Degree or demonstrated equivalent experience required
- Cybersecurity certification or equivalent demonstrated experience required (CISSP, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert)
- Experience (8 years required; 15+ years preferred)
- Software development experience (not necessarily writing code; design, testing, assurance, management, etc); agile preferred.
- Extensive security or compliance audit experience (required); ISO Lead Auditor or equivalent with experience
- Extensive experience with policy and process documentation (required)
- Delivering software in controlled or regulated environment
- Incident management or coordinated vulnerability disclosure program experience
- Communicating with and presenting to executive leadership

Preferred, but not required:

- Experience achieving IEC 62443-4-1 or 62443-4-2 certification, or equivalent
- Experience with EU Cyber Resilience Act, or equivalent
- Threat modeling experience is strongly preferred

## About Us

Who are we? Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

Why Choose Inductive Automation? Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture. The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.

## Benefits and Perks

- 100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
- World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball
- Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire

Additional Information At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us. Inductive Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.

## About Inductive Automation LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Inductive Automation creates industrial software, primarily the Ignition platform, that empowers organizations to rapidly build SCADA, IIoT, and MES applications by removing technological and economic barriers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Folsom, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Steve Hechtman

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Industrial Automation Software, SCADA, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- **Target customers**: B2B; primarily industrial organizations, systems integrators, and Fortune 100 companies across manufacturing, energy, food & beverage, and other industrial sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To create industrial software that empowers our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles.” [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **[Ignition® Platform](https://inductiveautomation.com/)**: A powerful, integrated development environment (IDE) for creating industrial applications. It is a database-centric, web-deployed, 100% cross-platform, unified HMI, SCADA, and MES solution. It serves as the core product, enabling digital transformation across industrial operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$20.5M** (per LinkedIn, likely a third-party estimate). Headcount is **312 employees** (+22.7% YoY growth, +77 people). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inductive-automation)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped (no external venture capital). Partners with a large ecosystem of systems integrators and technology partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth of 22.7% year-over-year. Ignition is used by “Fortune 100 companies” and has installations in countries around the world. The company has been profitable and growing organically for over 20 years.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Bootstrapped & Independent**: Unlike many competitors, Inductive Automation is 100% privately held and bootstrapped, allowing for long-term product vision without pressure from outside investors.
- **Unique Licensing Model**: Ignition’s licensing is based on server connections rather than per-tag pricing, which is a major differentiator in the expensive SCADA market.
- **Web-Deployed & Cross-Platform**: Ignition was the first industrial platform to be fully web-deployed and cross-platform, making it highly scalable and modern compared to legacy solutions.
- **Strong Integrator Community**: Deep relationships with the control system integrator community create a powerful distribution and support network.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Innovation**: Continuously expanding Ignition’s capabilities beyond SCADA into MES, IIoT, and other industrial applications.
- **Ecosystem Development**: Cultivating relationships with universities, partners, and the broader developer community to drive adoption and talent pipeline.
- **Global Expansion**: Growing international presence, with a reported presence in Australia and other markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & People**: The company emphasizes a highly collaborative, supportive, and talented team. Core values include collaboration, innovation, positive change, and fun. [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
- **Work Model**: Offers both beautiful office space in Folsom, CA, and the option to work remotely for some positions. [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
- **Career Development**: Features a “Technical Pathways Program” that supports career progression from entry-level roles (e.g., Software Technical Analyst) into more advanced positions.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Full health coverage for employees, state park passes, social events, and a unique culture that fosters individual development and service.
- **Engineering Focus**: The Software Engineering team is a core division, and the work involves designing and improving a complex, high-impact industrial software platform.
- **Important Note**: The company is currently unable to offer employment for individuals located outside the United States or those requiring visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B). [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Inductive Automation About Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/)
2. [Inductive Automation Careers Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
3. [Inductive Automation Leadership Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/who-we-are)
4. [Inductive Automation LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inductive-automation)
5. [Inductive Automation Product Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/)

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