PepsiCo

Application Security | Application Security Engineer

PepsiCo • $80K — $134K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field, with 3-4 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience with secure software development and identifying vulnerabilities in application code.
  • Hands-on experience with application security, vulnerability management, and security engineering.
  • Experience securing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Go for tool integration and development.
  • Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and experience with SAST, DAST, and other security tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to reduce false positives effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and optimize application security tools for enhanced performance.
  • Establish security baselines aligned with organizational policies.
  • Develop prioritization models for high-impact vulnerability remediation.
  • Integrate security findings into vulnerability management workflows.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce secure development practices.
  • Perform targeted assessments on high-risk applications to find vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation for security processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to support future planning.
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is responsible for implementing and operating foundational application security controls, optimizing security tooling, and enabling security automation at scale. The ideal candidate will improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and help developers remediate the risks that matter most.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, tune, and maintain application security tools to maximize accuracy, coverage, and performance.
  • Establish and maintain security baselines, policies, and scanning rules aligned with organizational standards.
  • Improve finding quality by reducing false positives and ensuring results accurately reflect business risk.
  • Develop and maintain risk-based prioritization models to focus remediation on the highest-impact vulnerabilities.
  • Integrate security tool outputs into centralized vulnerability management workflows.
  • Validate findings, investigate false positives, and track remediation through closure.
  • Partner with engineering teams to implement security guardrails and secure development practices.
  • Continuously evaluate and optimize security tooling, processes, and platform effectiveness.
  • Perform targeted security assessments of high-risk applications to identify coverage gaps and critical vulnerabilities.
  • Manage and optimize Web Application Firewall (WAF) and CDN security capabilities, including DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and traffic management.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements to increase automation, coverage, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and security standards.
  • Support vulnerability response, remediation activities, and application security incident investigations.
  • Participate in Agile development, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Develop metrics and KPIs to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

Years of Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with 3-4 years of relevant professional experiences or equivalent in job experience

Mandatory Technical Skills
  • Experience with secure software development and identifying vulnerabilities within application code.
  • Experience analyzing application security findings and providing actionable remediation guidance.
  • Hands-on experience with application security, vulnerability management, and security engineering.
  • Experience securing cloud-native applications in AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
  • Proficiency with Python and/or Go.
  • Experience with SAST, SCA, Secrets, DAST, API, and Container security tools.
  • Experience tuning security scanners and reducing false positives, including OWASP Top 10 findings.
  • Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
  • Knowledge of Policy-as-Code frameworks (OPA, HashiCorp Sentinel, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of web and mobile application security, including the OWASP Top 10, SSRF, RCE, deserialization, and memory corruption vulnerabilities.
  • Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines and integrating security into development workflows.
  • Understanding of API security, including OAuth, JWT, authentication, authorization, and access control.
  • Understanding of CDN security, including DDoS protection, bot mitigation, rate limiting, and caching.
  • Understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, and encryption best practices.


Non-technical Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High integrity with sound judgment and accountability.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Self-motivated, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
  • Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with changing priorities and ambiguity.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure.


Differentiating Behaviors:
  • Demonstrates curiosity, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Makes sound decisions by balancing technical, business, and operational trade-offs.
  • Remains calm, organized, and methodical in high-pressure situations.
  • Effectively prioritizes work and manages competing commitments.


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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