Principal Information Security Engineer

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Hybrid flexibility: At Blackhawk Network, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—focused remote work plus in-person collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, our regular in-office days at our Pleasanton headquarters. This rhythm gives you the tools, connection, and autonomy you need to make a real impact.

Overview

Blackhawk Network’s software solutions underpin our success and include world-class transaction acquisition, switching and routing, real-time settlement, pre-paid card processing, fulfillment and business analytics components. State of the art consumer web sites, emerging mobile apps, and high-speed transaction processing with volume spikes that make Pikes Peak seem small are all part of a challenging and rewarding technology environment.

We are looking to hire the head of our Product Security Engineering to join the growing Blackhawk Network Global Information Security Team, who will report directly to the Sr. Director of Product Security.  This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. This position will be tasked with leading and growing the Blackhawk Network Offensive Security Team. The ideal candidate will be a technical self-starter. The candidate will understand the impact and security decisions that need to be made to keep corporate and production infrastructure secure, and then be able to articulate those to engineers and business teams outside the CISO organization.

Responsibilities

Provider will perform the following tasks as part of delivering Product Security Support Services.

• Provide Product Security thought leadership across the company
• Deploy/on-board application on product security tools
• Provide support for product security commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and in-house built applications.
• Perform code reviews of applications, manually and using static analysis tools. Proficiency in reading, writing, and auditing languages like Java, Ruby, Python, or JavaScript, and capability to pick up new languages/technologies

Qualifications

Required

• Strong passion for Product Security
• 5-15 years of experience working on a security team
• Ability to program/script in at least one language; Python Django (preferred), Java, JavaScript, BASH, PowerShell

Preferred

• Experience with Payment, Ecommerce and FinTech systems
• Experience working in software development
• Certifications – SANS GIAC, CISSP, ISC2, ISACA, OSCP/OSCE
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related experience

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.  Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $155,770.00 to $264,834.00

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $189,990.00 to $323,010.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2023, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. 

EEO Statement

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.