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# Principal Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** Blackhawk Network
- **Location:** Pleasanton, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,770 - $264,834
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Cyber Security, Data Security, Django Web Framework, Payment Systems, Information Security Management, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Software Engineering, Transaction Processing (Computing), Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-information-security-engineer-pleasanton-ca--ca95e19d-65d5-4a3a-bc15-fa8d1be6704d

## About the Role

Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Revenue Growth, Technical Delivery, Consumer Branding, Business Growth, Work From Home, Card Processing, Business Analysis, Transaction Processing/Management, Mobile Applications, * Strong passion for Product Security

 * 5-15 years of experience working on a security team
 * Ability to program/script in at least one language; Python Django (preferred), Java, JavaScript, BASH, PowerShell

Preferred

 * Experience with Payment, Ecommerce and FinTech systems
 * Experience working in software development
 * Certifications - SANS GIAC, CISSP, ISC2, ISACA, OSCP/OSCE
 * BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related experience

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact - for our employees and the future of work.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

## Description

We are looking to hire the head of our Product Security Engineering to join the growing Blackhawk Network Global Information Security Team, who will report directly to the Sr. Director of Product Security. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA. This position will be tasked with leading and growing the Blackhawk Network Offensive Security Team. The ideal candidate will be a technical self-starter. The candidate will understand the impact and security decisions that need to be made to keep corporate and production infrastructure secure, and then be able to articulate those to engineers and business teams outside the CISO organization., Provider will perform the following tasks as part of delivering Product Security Support Services.

 * Provide Product Security thought leadership across the company
 * Deploy/on-board application on product security tools
 * Provide support for product security commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and in-house built applications.
 * Perform code reviews of applications, manually and using static analysis tools. Proficiency in reading, writing, and auditing languages like Java, Ruby, Python, or JavaScript, and capability to pick up new languages/technologies