Staff Data Engineer - Security

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 STATS

What we’re looking for in our next teammate

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of Data Security Engineer or a similar role, with a strong focus on data security and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulations, such as SOX, ISO, NIST, GDPR etc.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, with experience in leveraging these languages for Data Engineering tasks.
• Strong experience with version control systems like GitHub and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as Redshift and Databricks.
• Proven experience with AWS services, particularly IAM (Identity and Access Management).
• Familiarity with dbt (data build tool) and its application in data modeling and transformation.
• Understanding of data encryption, tokenization, and access control mechanisms.
• Knowledge of data security best practices, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and security incident response.
• Experience working in an agile environment, delivering high-quality results within defined sprint cycles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Working within Data Engineering and with the broader FanDuel Security/Compliance teams, this role will have the following responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure data infrastructure, including designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes, and data access controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and compliance regimes (e.g., SOX, ISO, NIST etc.), including conducting regular audits and risk assessments.
• Implement and maintain data encryption, tokenization, and access control mechanisms to protect sensitive data.
• Utilize Python, SQL, GitHub, Redshift, Databricks, and dbt to design and secure data models, queries, and data integration workflows.
• Collaborate with FanDuel security teams to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities and security risks within data systems and infrastructure.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to data security and compliance, and make recommendations for process improvements and enhancements.
• Participate in agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to support data initiatives, providing insights and guidance on data security and compliance