Fortive
Principal Security Engineer
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The complete job description, requirements, and application details are available on the original posting.
About Fortive
Fortive Corporation is an American industrial technology conglomerate based in Everett, Washington. The company specializes in essential technologies for connected workflow solutions, including the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of professional and engineered products, software, and services. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Danaher, Fortive quickly joined the S&P 500 and has since focused on two main strategic segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. The Intelligent Operating Solutions segment targets workplace safety and engineering through connected technologies, while the Advanced Healthcare Solutions segment offers precision tools and services for healthcare applications. Fortive employs over 18,000 people across approximately 60 countries, promoting a culture of innovation, teamwork, and sustainability. The Fortive Business System (FBS) underpins its operations, driving continuous improvement and supporting innovation across various functions. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer-inspired innovation and operational excellence.
Security at Fortive
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Security Philosophy
- Fortive's AppSec philosophy is rooted in the NIST framework, with a strong emphasis on integrating security leadership into the product design phase.
- The company views cybersecurity as a core component of its risk management process, prioritizing regular monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Recent job postings indicate a focus on streamlining vulnerability management workflows and automating security posture improvements.
Security Team
The cybersecurity team is led by the CIO and CISO, with Rich Noonan serving as the Chief Information Security Officer. Security roles, such as those at operating company Fluke, report directly to the CISO. The team structure appears to involve security leadership participating directly in product design efforts with operating company leaders. Total team size and a full org chart are not publicly available.
Key Initiatives
Active initiatives include the integration of the CIO and CISO into product design efforts to ensure security is considered early in the lifecycle. The company is also actively recruiting for roles focused on scanning, identifying, and documenting vulnerabilities across cloud and web applications. There is no public evidence of a formal Security Champions program or specific 'Shift Left' CI/CD security actions beyond design-phase participation.
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