Comcast Cybersecurity: Principal Security Developer

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Job Summary

You will be responsible for planning and designing new application and infrastructure services for Comcast's Cybersecurity Platform, with a primary focus on data pipelining. Your proficiency in languages like Go, Python, and Terraform will be crucial in this role. You will analyze, test, and contribute to the integration of new applications, overseeing the documentation of all development activities. Training sessions for non-technical personnel will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will assist in tracking performance metrics and provide guidance and support to fellow Engineers. Your role will involve integrating knowledge of business and functional priorities to make an impact in a complex and crucial environment. Depending on the situation, you may lead teams or projects, sharing your expertise with others.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Develops Infrastructure as Code architecture to support Comcast's Cybersecurity platform.

• Principal architect behind the maintenance and enhancement of Comcast's Cybersecurity data pipelining application.

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.

• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.

• Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.

• Oversees the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

• Assists with technical leadership throughout the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide mentor for Software Development Engineers.

• Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget.

• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems and components.

• Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.

• Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal and external audiences.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

• 8-10 years of architectural experience, with a specialization in data pipelining.

• Highly proficient in Go with a strong preference for Python experience as well.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

• Proven knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), with additional familiarity in GCP, Azure, and OpenStack considered a plus.

• Experience with Clojure is not required, although would be beneficial in this role.

• Previous exposure to cybersecurity is strongly preferred

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

• Drive results and growth.

• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Compensation

National Pay Range: $112,151.21 USD-$262,854.41 USD

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

10 Years +

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Comcast will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.