Comcast Cybersecurity: Software Developer (Engineer 3)

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Job Summary

Position Summary

The Security Developer, a senior developer role residing within the Comcast Technology and Product Security Organizations, is responsible for developing and executing strategies to deliver cyber security solutions and services for Comcast business and residential customers. The position will deliver software products that will support the overall Security Services roadmaps, which will include requirements grooming, working with partner engineering teams to develop the solutions, testing and validation, operational handover processes, and ongoing technical leadership. This position will be a key member of our data pipeline / engineering team. The Comcast Cyber Security organization relies on vast event driven data pipelines to monitor, detect, and investigate cyber security threats and incidents.



The developer should have a deep technical understanding of application, host, cloud and network security tools and techniques, must be familiar with security industry standards and best practices, and must be able to effectively work with development, engineering and operational counterparts, across a broad and deeply technical environment in all security areas common within an IP Carrier Services Provider industry.



The position is highly collaborative across a variety of teams, both technical and non-technical, and will require a strong ability to build effective, productive relationships in order to succeed.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities: 

• Develop data ingestion, storage, search, and delivery methodologies with Kafka, cloud solutions, Elastic, and SIEM technologies to support a wide array of data sources and types.  

• Build high-volume event collection, data processing and storage systems which enable other teams to build more data driven applications and processes 

• Develop Security Event Monitoring strategies leveraging standard “baseline” methodologies and advanced correlation techniques with OSINT, related systems and applications, and other data sources to enhance overall security posture and service to our customers.   

• Establish effective measurement and reporting methodologies to manage performance and effectiveness of key security programs through the development and deployment of dynamic dashboards and reports.  

• Analyze new and existing technologies, processes, and services to build new services and solutions to deliver to business and residential customers.  

• Partner with product teams to provide technical leadership and guidance.  

Skills and Qualifications 

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to develop a strong rapport across a variety of technical and non-technical teams.  

• Experience working with Kafka and cloud environments to manage data collection, parsing, storage, and search capabilities.  

• Experience working with Python, Rust, SQL, Docker/Kubernetes.  

• Experience working with SIEM and analytic platforms like Splunk, Elastic, LogRhythm, and Databricks 

• Knowledge of networking tools like netflow, packet capture, IDS/IPS, Bro/Zeek, and other security related tools.  

• Experience working with Linux CLI and shell scripting. 

 

What We Require 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering or computer science 

• 4+ years of related experience. 

 

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Compensation

National Pay Range: $81,865.19 USD-$191,871.54 USD

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

5-7 Years

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Comcast will consider for employment applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Please note that federal state, or local laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit Comcast from hiring individuals convicted of certain crimes. Additionally, an applicant’s criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the job duties of this position, which may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.