Comcast Cybersecurity: Director, Software Engineering PKI

Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).

Job Summary

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive oversight to all aspects of the Software Development and Engineering department's projects and activities. Develops and implements strategies and works with project personal to develop project standards and performance metrics. Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure all applications meet project specifications and requirements. Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget.

Job Description

In this role, the Director will lead the design, development, deployment of security frameworks specially Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and also assist with Blockchain, and Cryptographic Access Tokens. The candidate will also collaborate with other developers within Comcast and the industry as well as business leaders to understand user requirements and desired features.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience and background in building and managing large scale PKI systems. As a Director, you will lead the team in all technical decisions throughout the design, development and release phases. Innovation is a huge part of the role as well as building/mentoring/coaching junior members of the technical staff.

You must be able to learn new languages and technologies quickly, be a strong standout colleague, and rapidly adapt to changing business and customer demands

Requirements:

• 15+ yrs professional experience crafting large-scale applications that served a large customer base
• 5+ experience with PKI technologies, standards, certification and 3rd party audits requirements
• Familiarity with common libraries and software design patterns
• Strong background in PKI, x509 v3 and RFC 5280
• Strong background in Cryptography Extensions, OpenSSL, EmbedTLS and Bouncy Castle libs
• Knowledge of source control systems (GitHub, Gerrit)
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment tools (Jenkins, Concourse)
• Deep understanding of the HTTP/S protocol
• Experience with Agile/Scrum
• Experience with automated web application testing tools (Jasmine, Teaspoon, Cucumber)
• DevOps experience and hands on with Linux
• Experience communicating technical material to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring junior members of the technical staff
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for code quality that follows standard methodologies
• A strong passion for learning and adapting to new technologies
• Ability to think critically and independently
• Ability to work professionally in multi company open source industry projects
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Java, Python, Rust
• Database technologies such as SQL and noSQL
• AWS API's and Serverless architecture
• Experience with DevOps, Automated Testing and Continuous Delivery.
• Experience working with Internet-of-things frameworks or platforms (Apple HomeKit, Xfinity, Nest, AWS IOT, etc.)
• Experience building/operating applications dependent on large-scale (>10 MM users) platforms with high availability.
• Ability to manage several different projects and products of varying scale and priority with different teams, divisions and industry partners.
• Facilitate effective communication across all levels of the projects to ensure consistency in reaching the project's goal, and to help in the recognition of any potential opportunities, risks, dependencies or complications.
• The position will require hands on ability to work on PKI systems, including its clients.

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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree: Computer Engineering

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

10 Years +

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