Sr. Platform Engineer

Company: Comcast
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job SummaryComcast is looking for a hardworking and top-tier engineer for results-oriented projects related to Comcast Cybersecurity workflows and ticketing automation. The tooling and products we build are consumed by thousands of developers and many millions of customers daily across the residential and business telecom space.Principal activities will include domain expertise for mentoring, as well as development, maintenance, deployment, and automation of internet-security-focused SaS platforms such as Cortex SXOAR and ServiceNow. Linux and Windows Servicer experience and dynamic programming languages (Ruby and/or Python) are crucial. Proficiency in modern JavaScript (e.g. ability to implement map/reduce patterns, synchronous and asynchronous calls, and clean architectures) would greatly help.In addition, the resource must be capable and comfortable acting as a mentor technical advisor for 3 6 offshore resources. This specialist must have strong leadership skills and be able to provide technical direction and contribute constructively to an engineering discourse.When it comes to security, reflexive utilization of best practices and clearly defined standards, methods, and procedures is a must.Job DescriptionCore Responsibilities

• Partners with Security and Product teams to own the development of XSOAR workflows.
• Provides Technical Leadership to 3 6-member offshore engineering team.
• Generally requires 5-8 years related experience. However, a proven record of design, architecture and implementation of problems start to finish is the real criteria. Expertise in another SaS platform such as ServiceNow a real plus.
• Leads the completion of projects through instrumentation, automation, and standardization.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a space where decisions affect millions of people
• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers.
• Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget.
• Ability to act as a technical lead for an off-shore team. May require working irregular hours.
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science or Cybersecurity
• Expertise in Python and excellent testing, debugging, and performance analysis skills
• Expertise in SaS development with XSOAR
• Strong knowledge of modern JS and SQL. Knowledge of Splunk a plus.
• Understanding of SSL/TLS and x509 as it pertains to the internet and system trust
• Experience with Scrum.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Employees at all levels are expected to:
  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.Disclaimer:
    • This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.EducationBachelor's DegreeRelevant Work Experience7-10 YearsBase pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the on our careers site for more details. Associated topics: .net, application architect, architect, back end, c, c/c++, c#, develop, devops, java

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