Platform Security Engineer

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

We are looking for a skilled and accomplished Platform Security Engineer to join our Software Security Team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing a robust Platform, Cloud, and Edge Security strategy, collaborating with various teams across the organization to strengthen security measures within FanDuel. This role offers an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise in cloud security, web application firewalls, and securing workloads on containers and hosts.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Offer security guidance to support platform security initiatives within the organization.
• Provide expertise in platform security for initiatives related to detection & response, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Perform security assessments of infrastructure, identify potential threat vectors, and recommend mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions and data breaches.
• Collaborate with technology stakeholders to establish security metrics that demonstrate proficiency across various technology teams operating in the cloud.
• Contribute to the development of automation tools to enhance application security in the cloud, facilitating faster and more accessible security enhancements.
• Design and implement web application security solutions to protect FanDuel’s secure edge.
• Implement and help drive remediation of vulnerabilities in our operating systems and containers.
• Document processes associated with critical systems for compliance and auditing purposes.
• Identify and address technical debt in platform security tooling in cloud environments.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to define and enforce platform security standards and best practices.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to maintain and improve cloud security across the organization.
  

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Expertise in cloud architecture and design, including the ability to design highly secure and scalable cloud environments.
• Good communication skills to share security best practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and explain security concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong familiarity with at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) and a general understanding of other major cloud providers.
• Experience with web application firewalls (WAF), DDoS and account takeover mitigation, and bot detection/prevention systems
• Awareness of security trends and a commitment to staying informed about emerging threats and evolving technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and departments on projects with a focus on short to mid-term goals.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse perspectives and incentives to achieve consensus among teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits , pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $134,000 - $168,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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