Cyber Security Principal
About The Position
As a Cyber Security Principal, you will serve as a security leader embedded within the development organization, working with a high degree of autonomy to address complex and ambiguous security problems. The role focuses on building systems that prevent security issues, rather than only identifying individual bugs. You will mentor engineers, lead security initiatives across teams, and provide product security expertise that influences architecture and practices across the portfolio. The position is hybrid in Memphis, Tennessee; Plano, Texas; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live within commuting distance of one of these locations and work from a FedEx office up to several times per week. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, or equivalent formal training, and at least five years of IT information security experience. The US monthly pay range varies by location. The posting also states a general US pay range of $9,208.38 to $16,575.08 per month. Eligible employees may receive health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement; additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential may also be available. Applicants must upload a current resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format and complete the job screening questionnaire by November 6, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, or equivalent formal training.
- At least five years of experience in IT information security.
- Knowledge of IT security and infrastructure.
- Strong technical and consulting skills, and project management capability.
- Experience with security and risk frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five or more years in a dedicated application, product, or offensive security leadership role.
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
- Deep practical expertise in secure architecture, threat modeling, and building security automation.
- A proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional security projects and initiatives.
- Experience designing and implementing security controls in a complex, multi-cloud environment, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Published security research, conference talks, or open-source tool contributions.
- Advanced security certifications, such as OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, or CISSP.
- Experience defining and scaling security programs, such as bug bounty or security champions.
Responsibilities
- Drive the security strategy for the product area and identify and solve broad, systemic security issues.
- Define and lead multi-team security initiatives from concept through completion.
- Lead threat modeling for large-scale, complex systems, and teach development teams to conduct threat modeling independently.
- Review system architecture and design for security flaws, including subtle and complex issues; propose and advocate for secure design patterns and architectural standards.
- Design, build, and implement the security automation strategy for the portfolio, including integrating security tools and building custom automation.
- Improve the signal-to-noise ratio of security feedback for developers.
- Mentor product security and development engineers in security best practices, design, and architecture.
- Serve as a security subject matter expert and thought leader, influencing team-wide and cross-functional technical and architectural decisions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential may be available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
