Senior Information Security Analyst

PepsiCo; San Nicolás de los Garza; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible learning programs

Wellness programs

Recognition programs for performance

Flexible working arrangements

Scholarship programs for children

Descripción de la vacante

PepsiCo is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead strategic security initiatives across data security, containers, API, and AI/ML domains. You will design scalable security architectures, mentor analysts, and drive automation to improve vulnerability detection and remediation.

You will develop integrations between security tools and ITSM platforms, implement automated risk prioritization, and optimize ServiceNow VR usage for enhanced tracking and compliance reporting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, software development and security automation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic security initiatives for emerging tech areas (data security, containers, API, AI/ML).
• Design/implement scalable security architectures and review COTS products.
• Mentor junior analysts and develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Design API integrations between data security tools and ITSM platforms to automate workflows.
• Implement security automation playbooks to reduce manual effort and speed responses.
• Leverage ServiceNow VR for vulnerability tracking and automated ticketing.
• Define remediation SLAs, risk thresholds, and compliance requirements.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

Software development

Security automation

API security

Automation scripting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or related

Herramientas

ServiceNow VR

ITSM platforms

APIs and data security tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

This role will lead strategic security initiatives for building and operationalizing security solutions in emerging technology areas like data security, containers, API, AI/ML. The person in this role will design/implement and operationalize scalable security architectures and solutions, review and suggest COTS products, and mentor junior analysts.

Your Impact

Develop, optimize, and scale automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve vulnerability detection, tracking, and remediation.

Design custom API integrations between data security tools, ServiceNow VR & CC, and ITSM platforms to automate security workflows.

Implement security automation playbooks that reduce manual efforts and accelerate response times.

Build security solutions leveraging COTS tools to streamline vulnerability scanning and compliance reporting.

Implement automated risk-based vulnerability prioritization models, leveraging AI/ML-driven insights where applicable.

Leverage and optimize the ServiceNow VR module for scalable vulnerability tracking, exception management, and automated ticketing.

Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to define remediation SLAs, risk thresholds, and compliance requirements.

Lead the security assessment of data security environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Automate the ingestion of data security findings into ServiceNow VR for enhanced tracking and resolution.

Ensure that security data is accurate, actionable, and seamlessly integrated with ITSM and GRC platforms.

Apply expert-level knowledge of networking and security protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSH, FTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, VPNs, RDP).

Develop tools to generate automated compliance reports, track remediation progress, and reduce audit preparation time.

Stay ahead of emerging threats, regulatory changes, and vulnerability trends, continuously refining security automation strategies.

Conduct technical design reviews, evaluate security tools, and lead architectural discussions to improve tool effectiveness.

Provide technical leadership in vulnerability management, container/API security, and security automation.

Define and track KPIs to gauge security effectiveness and direct continuous improvement efforts.

Mentor junior and mid-level security analysts, sharing best practices in automation, API development, and risk prioritization.

Develop comprehensive security documentation, playbooks, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

6 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, software development and security automation.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.

• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.

• Development programs according to Leadership skills.

• Specialized training according to the role.

• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.

• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.

• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.

• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.

• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.