Comcast Cybersecurity: Senior Manager, Security and Privacy R&D

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Research & Development, to lead a team of researchers and developers that are building the next generation of tools and technologies to enhance Comcast’s existing cybersecurity capabilities. The candidate’s team focuses on using AI to scale and automate cybersecurity use cases for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The team works with stakeholders across GRC as well as those in legal and privacy. This role requires a strategic visionary who can identify gaps in current practices and work effectively with stakeholders to address these needs through innovative solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of R&D project from ideation to execution, including stakeholder engagement, market analysis, and project planning.
• Supervise a team of researchers and developers, split between US and India, to enable a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in GRC innovation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and communicate progress and results effectively. Ensure alignment between R&D objectives and broader organizational goals.
• Coordinate with the DevOps and Testing teams based in India to deploy scalable and resilient solutions.
• Provide broader thought leadership through external presentation and papers.
• Support IP generation as well as open-source efforts.
• Oversee project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring efficient delivery and successful outcomes of research initiatives.
• Identify areas for growth and prioritize investments based on risk reduction and cost-benefit analysis.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity, GRC, and AI to identify potential opportunities and limitations of automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, machine learning, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience post-graduation with prior experience managing teams across time zones.
• Prior knowledge of Product Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDL), and Agile Development.
• Prior experience in either GRC, AI product development, or Cybersecurity R&D.
• Basic understanding of core cybersecurity concepts (such as CIA, vulnerabilities, etc.) as well as technologies (such as encryption, security protocols, etc.) 
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, information systems, or machine learning with 2-3 years of work experience.
• Experience managing a R&D Team.
• Working knowledge of one programming language, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with Git, AWS, and architecture design.
• Established track record of building Proofs of Concepts and/or contributing to open-source projects.
• Deep technical knowledge in cybersecurity, especially in the domain of Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Prior experience with development for ServiceNow.
• Experience building AI based , including LLM based, products for enterprise customers.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); Artificial Intelligence (AI); IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC); Cybersecurity

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years