lead cybersecurity engineer, engineering operations (Remote, US)

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Now Brewing - lead cybersecurity engineer! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Are you passionate about leading complex technical initiatives that safeguard our customers, partners, and brand? As a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, you will drive the delivery of critical security capabilities across the enterprise, guiding cross-functional teams through high-impact projects. You will bring clarity to ambiguity, structure to complexity, and execute with precision and confidence. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, capable of owning the full lifecycle of cybersecurity initiatives—from ideation and architecture through implementation and operational handoff. As a lead cybersecurity engineer, you will Provides direction for building and enhancing an operational excellence model for our global security program. Provides technical leadership for development, planning and implementation of a variety of platforms including, but not limited to; SIEMs, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, WAFs, Antivirus, Encryption/HSMs, DDoS services, configuration management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, PKI and more. Partners with Security Architecture and Global Technology teams to ensure platform goals and security solutions are aligned with the business strategy and needs. Scopes, documents, and provides program oversight for day-to-day operational processes.

Requirements

6+ years of experience working in an information technology discipline.
6+ years of infrastructure / information security experience
Deep technical understanding of modern cybersecurity threats.
Advanced experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting cybersecurity tools in a large enterprise environment.
Ability to quickly learn new technology concepts.
Ability to automate tasks and interact with APIs using common scripting languages.
Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements such as SOX and PCI.
Strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to execution, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.
A self-starter mindset with the ability to proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and drive accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

Provides direction for building and enhancing an operational excellence model for our global security program.
Provides technical leadership for development, planning and implementation of a variety of platforms including, but not limited to; SIEMs, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, WAFs, Antivirus, Encryption/HSMs, DDoS services, configuration management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, PKI and more.
Partners with Security Architecture and Global Technology teams to ensure platform goals and security solutions are aligned with the business strategy and needs.
Scopes, documents, and provides program oversight for day-to-day operational processes.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P. ), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.