PepsiCo's Global Emerging Technologies Security Team is looking to build and operationalize security solutions in emerging technology areas like containers, API, AI/ML to make security risks visible to the business and actionable by them.
Requirements
- Experience in development of at least one of the following programming languages — in this priority: Python, Golang (Go), Rust, C++, or Java.
- Strong programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent languages.
- Understanding of basic security and networking protocols.
- Introductory knowledge of secure software development, CI/CD with an emphasis on identifying vulnerabilities at the source code level.
- Willingness to learn and effectively use a variety of security scanning tools, including SAST, DAST, Secret, API, SCA, and Container scanning solutions.
- Basic knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with container security concepts and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and scale automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve vulnerability detection, tracking, and remediation.
- Develop custom API integrations between container/API scanning tools, ServiceNow VR & CC, and ITSM platforms to automate security workflows.
- Participate in the security assessment of container/API environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Automate the ingestion of container/API vulnerability findings into ServiceNow VR for enhanced tracking and resolution.
- Apply 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.
- Learn about emerging threats, regulatory changes, and vulnerability trends, continuously refining security automation strategies.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- A proactive and positive team player who is driven, curious, analytical, and a self-starter.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on learning new skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
