Threat Response & Vulnerability Automation Lead

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo’s Global Emerging Technologies Security Team is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst with 6–7 years of experience in vulnerability management, software development, security automation, and enterprise security operations. Advanced coding skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) are required to build automation frameworks that integrate security tools and optimize remediation workflows.

You will lead strategic security initiatives for containers, API, and AI/ML, design scalable

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve vulnerability detection, tracking, and remediation.
• Design custom API integrations between container/API scanning 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 container/API environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Automate the ingestion of container/API vulnerability 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.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Vulnerability Management

Software Development

Security Automation

Enterprise Security Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow VR

ITSM platforms

Container/API Scanning Tools

Job description

PepsiCo’s Global Emerging Technologies Security Team is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst with 6–7 years of experience in vulnerability management, software development, security automation, and enterprise security operations. Advanced coding skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) are required to build automation frameworks that integrate security tools and optimize remediation workflows.

You will lead strategic security initiatives for containers, API, and AI/ML, design scalable