Principal Engineer, Security Software Engineering

Principal Security Engineer

As Principal Security Engineer, you’ll partner with the Sr. Director of Security Software Engineering to lead and scale security initiatives across the organization, serving as the technical authority on software security. You’ll architect and implement solutions that embed security into the systems from the ground up, conduct deep design reviews, and develop tools for automated testing and threat detection. Your work will span application security, threat modeling, and performance forecasting, directly influencing strategic decisions and enhancing the fan experience on a platform that supports real-time transactions. The platform handles high-demand ticket sales for some of the world’s biggest events, making security both challenging and rewarding. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with a mission to protect the integrity and trust of millions of users.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources.

Skills and Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Extensive hands-on experience in software engineering, application security, and secure software development practices (mix of both back and frontend)
• In-depth understanding of modern security practices, including ShiftLeft, Zero-Trust, fraud protection, and threat modeling
• Ability to provide consultative security and application work to larger organizations
• Strong experience with implementing security policies into application security environments, website/application facing
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) preferred

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.