Principal Engineer, Security Operations
Description For Principal Engineer, Security Operations
DoorDash is seeking a Principal Engineer for Security Operations to lead their Enterprise Security organization. This role is crucial in enhancing the organization's security posture through strategic planning, implementation, and execution of security initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Security Operations under the Chief Information Security Officer.
The Security Operations team at DoorDash is responsible for protecting their three-sided marketplace comprising consumers, merchants, and Dashers. The team spans multiple capabilities including Threat Response, Detection Engineering, Corporate Security, and Security Platform Engineering. Their mission is to create a secure environment through proactive threat preparation and rapid response.
As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing security strategies, leading tool migrations, conducting cross-functional consultations, and spearheading detection engineering efforts. You'll work closely with various teams to implement robust safeguards and maintain unwavering vigilance in protecting DoorDash's assets and stakeholders.
The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $196,100 to $288,400 USD, along with equity grants and comprehensive benefits. DoorDash values diversity and inclusion, maintaining a commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and contribute to the company's mission of empowering local economies.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of security expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the security infrastructure of a rapidly growing technology company while working with cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks.
Responsibilities For Principal Engineer, Security Operations
- Act as a senior information security strategist to develop and execute strategic roadmaps
- Provide subject matter expertise for information security incidents response
- Conduct hands-on detection engineering for custom alerting
- Support security tool planning, architecture, acquisition, and implementation
- Lead security tool evaluations and vendor engagement
- Provide senior consultation for complex security challenges
Requirements For Principal Engineer, Security Operations
- 10+ years of experience in secure coding, alert development, detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunt
- Experience working with Global partners in a follow-the-sun model
- Experience partnering with engineering, vulnerability management, and red teams
- Experience providing technical leadership and guidance
- Excellent understanding of security operations frameworks (MITRE Att&ck and NIST)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- People-first approach with ability to facilitate conversations
Benefits For Principal Engineer, Security Operations
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Disability and basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance
- Commuter benefit match
- Mental health program
