Security Engineer - Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank, Orlando, Seattle (CA, FL, WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA is seeking a Security Engineer - Software Engineer to join our Global Information Security team. You will help build security automation, support deployment pipelines, and collaborate across security and engineering groups to protect Disney assets.

You will contribute to developing platforms with strong security requirements, improve runbooks and incident response, and evaluate new technologies for enterprise use.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with OpenSearch or PostgreSQL or similar data stores.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM, Deployment Manager).
• Ability to learn across Unix/Linux, App Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.
• Experience deploying software in production and maintaining it.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop security automation within the Security Development and Design team.
• Maintain code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD tools.
• Optimize security tool deployments and extend scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on information security programs.
• Develop and maintain platforms to host applications with security requirements.
• Maintain runbooks for incident response and application support.
• Support monitoring solutions and alerting capabilities.
• Communicate with stakeholders and contribute to technical discussions.
• Contribute to security automation projects and team initiatives.
• Research new security technologies and evaluate their fit.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

OpenSearch

PostgreSQL

Infrastructure as Code

Unix/Linux

Application Security

Vulnerability Management

Learning across multiple tech areas

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM/AWS Security) a plus

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Security Engineer - Software Engineer

Job ID 10147372

Location Seattle, Washington, United States / Burbank, California, United States / Orlando, Florida, United States

Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

Date postedAug. 18, 2026

Job Summary:

Department Description:

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) 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 a variety of 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.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.

The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to:

• Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms.

• Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests.

• Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company.

• Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.

Team Description:

Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale, with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft.

This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves supporting technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.

What You'll Do:

The Security Engineer – Software Engineer will:

• Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities.

• Support and help maintain code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes.

• Assist in optimizing security tool deployments and help extend scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs.

• Help develop and maintain platforms needed to host applications with security requirements, under senior engineer direction.

• Maintain and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures.

• Support monitoring solutions for applications, including alerting capabilities.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical discussions.

• Contribute to security automation projects and team initiatives.

• Research new technologies and security tools to help evaluate their potential fit for team capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation.

• Working knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, or other data storage platforms.

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager).

• Demonstrated ability to learn and grow skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.).

• Some experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot issues in distributed systems, with support from senior team members.

• Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

• Some experience with Terraform.

• Python/YAML/JSON scripting experience.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Awareness of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST).

• Exposure to security scanning tools and vulnerability management platforms.

• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

• Basic understanding of network security concepts.

Required Education:

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

• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) a plus but not required at this level.

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The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $112,000-$150,100, in Burbank, CA is $106,900-$143,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $101,800-$136,500. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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