What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Information Security Engineer position at Blackhawk Network?
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.
Overview
Empowering Security. Driving Innovation. Transforming Futures.
We are seeking a Senior Staff Security Engineer to join our Technology organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of InfoSec, you will lead critical security initiatives to protect our systems' integrity, confidentiality, and availability. This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and collaboration across teams to address complex security challenges and drive innovation.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
- Application Security: Embed security into the SDLC, establish secure coding practices, and protect APIs, services, and microservices.
- Cloud Security: Architect and maintain secure AWS environments leveraging tools like GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and Macie.
- Risk Management: Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Automation & Engineering: Automate security tasks using "security as code" pipelines and AWS-native tools.
- Incident Response: Lead investigations, mitigate risks, and refine response procedures for rapid action.
- Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers and partner with cross-functional teams to elevate security standards.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications) :
- Expertise in Cloud Security: Strong AWS knowledge (e.g., IAM, Lambda, S3, VPC) and experience with security automation.
- Hands-on Experience: Proficiency in tools like SAST, DAST, and vulnerability scanners, plus secure coding skills (e.g., Python, Java).
- Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor teams, communicate effectively, and align security priorities with business objectives.
- Certifications & Knowledge: CISSP, CISM, or similar preferred; familiarity with frameworks like NIST and OWASP.
- Experience: 7 years in security engineering, cloud security, or related fields.
Why Join Us?
At Blackhawk Network, we believe security is not just a necessity but a catalyst for innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Shape cutting-edge security strategies in a global organization.
- Work with a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth.
- Enjoy a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and empowers you to make a lasting impact.
Ready to elevate your career and redefine what’s possible in security? Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the future of technology.
Apply today!
Benefits
Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, 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.
