Senior Information Security Principal

About the role

PepsiCo’s Global Emerging Technologies Security Team is responsible for building and operationalizing security solutions in emerging technology areas like data security, containers, and API. Our mission is to effectively and efficiently make security risks visible to the business and actionable by them. This role demands advanced coding skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) to develop automation frameworks that integrate security tools and optimize vulnerability remediation workflows. As a seasoned professional, you will lead strategic security initiatives for emerging technology areas such as data security, containers, API, and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve vulnerability detection, tracking, and remediation.
• Design custom API integrations between data security tools, ServiceNow VR & CC, and ITSM platforms to automate security workflows.
• Implement security automation playbooks that reduce manual efforts and accelerate response times.
• Build security solutions leveraging COTS tools to streamline vulnerability scanning and compliance reporting.
• Implement automated risk-based vulnerability prioritization models, leveraging AI/ML-driven insights where applicable.
• Leverage and optimize the ServiceNow VR module for scalable vulnerability tracking, exception management, and automated ticketing.
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to define remediation SLAs, risk thresholds, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the security assessment of data security environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Automate the ingestion of data security findings into ServiceNow VR for enhanced tracking and resolution.
• Ensure that security data is accurate, actionable, and seamlessly integrated with ITSM and GRC platforms.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of networking and security protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSH, FTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, VPNs, RDP).
• Develop tools to generate automated compliance reports, track remediation progress, and reduce audit preparation time.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, regulatory changes, and vulnerability trends, continuously refining security automation strategies.
• Conduct technical design reviews, evaluate security tools, and lead architectural discussions to improve tool effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership in vulnerability management, container/API security, and security automation.
• Define and track KPIs to gauge security effectiveness and direct continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security analysts, sharing best practices in automation, API development, and risk prioritization.
• Develop comprehensive security documentation, playbooks, and process improvements.
• Execute on projects, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with team vision, mission, and goals.
• Routinely develop and update security documentation, processes, and technologies to adapt to the emerging threat landscape.
• Develop automation to scale global resilient security capabilities.
• Collaborate with partner teams, service owners, and senior leadership to influence, prioritize, and drive the resolution of discovered security findings.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, on-site engagements, and support incidents after-hours when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 6 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, software development, and security automation.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent languages for security automation.
• Deep expertise in data security and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, CloudFormation), container security (Kubernetes, Docker), and serverless environment security.
• Knowledge in multiple areas of data security and operations: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data minimization, data discovery, cloud data protection, Privileged Access Management (PAM), data privacy, data labeling, data classification and rights management, data encryption, and data access governance.
• Excellent technical cybersecurity and engineering/development skills, with experience in using APIs to integrate disparate security technologies and security platforms (e.g., ProofPoint, Cyera, ServiceNow, ITSM).
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with: Networking configurations, routing, firewalling; DevOps ecosystem: CI/CD tools, orchestration tools; Cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, and Google Compute).
• Proven ability to lead security automation initiatives and mentor junior analysts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Non-technical Skills

• A proactive and positive team player who is impact-focused, driven, curious, analytical, and a self-starter.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on long-term system sustainability.
• Ability to establish trust relationships and influence others to positively impact the security posture and the business.
• Solid customer orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Operates extremely well under pressure, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Differentiating Behaviors

• Focuses on scalable security solutions rather than individual tool deployments.
• Uses automation and data-driven decision-making to improve security tooling.
• Proactively eliminates security bottlenecks in development workflows.
• Ensures security signals are high-fidelity, prioritized, and developer-friendly.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs/benefits/trade-offs of potential actions and identify the best resolution.
• Demonstrates leadership by driving security innovation, defining best practices, and influencing security culture.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting the actual starting salary. Bonus based on performance and eligibility with a target payout of 10% of annual salary paid out annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan