Security Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of critical systems. This exciting position involves collaborating with diverse teams to address security risks, conducting secure code reviews, and implementing automation for vulnerability management. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the protection of both guests and the brand. If you're passionate about information security and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity or related IT disciplines.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Experience with code review and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to address security risks and provide recommendations.
• Perform secure code reviews and vulnerability triage.
• Design automation for managing security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Vulnerability Triage

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Code Review Tools

Security Testing Tools

Job description

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Who We Are
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts, and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

Team Description
The Product Security team exists to ensure that our guests are protected and have a magical experience. We protect our guests and the Disney brand by engaging with product development teams at every step of the product development lifecycle. We assess and influence product design, analyze applications for flaws that may lead to security issues, and provide penetration testing to ensure our products are secure. We are looking to add people to our team who are focused on delivery, prioritize data-driven decisions over opinions, are continuous learners, passionate about information security, and love their work.

We are hiring a Security Engineer! This role will report to the Manager overseeing Flagship Pentesting and API Security Services. Our mission is to ensure the security and resilience of critical systems through specialized Penetration Testing and API Assessments.

Responsibilities of Role:

• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and leadership to address security risks and provide mitigation recommendations within the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform activities such as secure code reviews, security testing, and vulnerability triage across various applications.
• Interact regularly with internal and external customers on security-related projects and operational tasks.
• Design, build, and deploy automation to scale the discovery and management of security vulnerabilities across all applications and platforms.
• Develop security metrics delivery and improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend new security testing tools.
• Educate the engineering community on best practices for minimizing security risks.

Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or related information technology disciplines.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Experience with code review and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Have

• Experience in securing APIs.
• Penetration testing experience.
• Scripting skills, preferably in Python.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this remote position is $99,600 - $153,500 per year, depending on various factors including geographic region, skills, and experience. Compensation may include bonuses or incentives, along with comprehensive benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology