GoDaddy · 5 months ago
Principal Security Engineer
GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online. They are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead security initiatives, solve complex security issues, and collaborate with development and operational teams to enhance security practices.
Domain RegistrarOnline PortalsWeb DevelopmentWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Identify security threats in applications and infrastructure and provide remediation mentorship to system owners
Join forces with SRE and development teams to find new and creative ways to reduce the occurrence of vulnerabilities at scale
Build repeatable/reusable security processes and frameworks
Review quality issues and work towards detecting security flaws both obvious and discrete
Assist with scoping prospective projects, participating in projects from kickoff through “definition of done” via end-to-end ownership
Use your industry experience to own and drive resolution and retest complex security events, policy questions and technical security risks
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive security engineering experience across Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network, Cloud, Mobile, and Web Security
Skilled in Secure Development Lifecycle, Security by Design, and Shift Left methodologies
Proficient in Threat Modeling, Architecture Review, Penetration Testing, Code Review, SAST, and DAST
Strong scripting abilities in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, and PowerShell
Adept at applying security best practices for compliance, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field
Hosting industry and/or cloud Experience
Experience in hardware security
Benefits
Paid time off
Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
Bonus/incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
Competitive health benefits
Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave
Company
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is an internet domain registrar and web hosting company facilitating online businesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.26BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.46B
2021-12-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
2015-04-01IPO
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