Platform Security Engineering Manager

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. 

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, 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 ROSTER
At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

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

FanDuel is looking for a Platform Security Engineering Manager to join our growing Security team. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity, stability, and scalability of our platforms while ensuring secure development practices. Your leadership will be critical in creating a secure foundation for delivering innovative products that delight our fans.

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

• Define and execute a platform security vision aligned with FanDuel’s goals, advocating for best practices across engineering, product, and operations teams. 
• Manage the development of proactive and reactive guardrails to protect cloud and platform environments. 
• Oversee Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and tools to enhance overall cloud and platform security. 
• Oversee OS & Container Vulnerability management tools & processes to ensure our platform’s security and compliance.  
• Collaborate to modernize platforms by addressing technical debt, including outdated or end-of-life components. 
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of security professionals to achieve their goals and drive platform security excellence. 
• Partner with Engineering, DevOps, and security teams to integrate secure-by-design principles and ensure unified security efforts. 
• Monitor and manage platform-related security and operational incidents, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement. 
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and trends to continuously evolve platform security practices. 
  

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

• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), container security, and DevSecOps practices. 
• Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, Rocky, Amazon Linux) and general Linux best practices including logging, authentication, patch management.  
• Proficient experience in software development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java). 
• Strong experience with managing programs and projects via tools like Jira. 
• Transform strategic objectives into actionable programs of work, empowering engineers to execute effectively and drive successful outcomes. 
• Experience in establishing and promoting security standards, policies, and best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of Web Application Firewalls, bot protection and overall Edge Security.
• Experience with threat modeling and secure design principles to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities early in the product development process.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another
  

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  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.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000, 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.

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