Junior Security Development Engineer

Overview

PepsiCo’s Global Emerging Technologies Security Team is responsible for building and operationalizing security solutions in emerging technology areas like containers, API, AI/ML. Our mission is to effectively and efficiently make security risks visible to the business and actionable by them.

 

Within the Cyber Fusion Center, the Emerging Technologies Security Team is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Information Security Analyst. This role demands coding skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) to develop automation frameworks that integrate security tools and optimize vulnerability remediation workflows.

 

As an Entry-Level professional, you will contribute to strategic security initiatives for building and operationalizing security solutions in emerging technology areas like containers, API, AI/ML.

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.
• Define and track KPIs to gauge security effectiveness and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop comprehensive security documentation, playbooks.
• Develop the requisite expertise, knowledge, and ability to perform independently.

Accountabilities

• Execute on projects, objectives, and deliverables in alignments with team vision, mission, and goals.
• Routinely develop and update security documentation, processes, and technologies to adapt to emerging threat landscape.
• Develop automation to scale global resilient security capabilities.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, on-site engagements, and support incidents after-hours when required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $64,300 - $107,650.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our 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.

Qualifications

Education & Years of experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 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.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Non-technical Skills

• 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.

Differentiating Behaviors:

• Ability to organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize actions to meet business needs.
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