Remote Principal Engineer, Security Operations

Description:

• The Principal Engineer, Security Operations will lead planning, development, and execution on Security Operations initiatives.
• This role is responsible for enhancing the organization's security posture by advising on security strategies to respond to evolving threats.
• The position involves leading security tool migration and implementation, conducting consultation for cross-functional partnerships, and leading detection engineering.
• The Principal Engineer will develop risk-based analytics for alerts and execute log management strategies.
• This role requires senior engineering and security subject matter expertise as assigned.
• The Principal Engineer will work closely with the Director of Security Operations to support the Threat Defense, Corporate Security, and Security Platform Engineering teams.
• The position reports into the Director of Security Operations in the Enterprise Security organization under the Chief Information Security Officer.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in secure coding, alert development, detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Experience working with global partners in a follow-the-sun model is required.
• Candidates should have experience partnering with engineering, vulnerability management, and red teams to secure diverse environments.
• The role requires providing technical leadership and guidance, with strategic and analytical problem-solving skills.
• An excellent understanding of information security operations related frameworks and standards (e.g., MITRE Att&ck and NIST) is necessary.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• The candidate should lead with a people-first approach, facilitating conversations and being empathetic to divergent viewpoints.

Benefits:

• DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees, including a 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Employees receive paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.
• Full-time employees are provided with medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, and family-forming assistance.
• A commuter benefit match and a mental health program are also included in the benefits package.
• The compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants, with a base salary range of $196,100—$288,400 USD, depending on various job-related factors.