Security Specialist

Disney Interactive Media Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Specialist to join their Product Security team. This role focuses on ensuring a secure experience for guests by engaging with product development teams throughout the lifecycle. You will develop monitoring solutions, assess applications for security flaws, and provide penetration testing services. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and a passion for information security. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration while protecting the magic of entertainment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Experience in technical writing for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop application monitoring and response solutions.
• Conduct outreach for security testing requests.
• Manage penetration testing projects and status.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Job description

Job Summary:

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 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

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, we analyze applications for flaws that may lead to security issues, and we provide penetration testing to ensure our products are secure.

We Are Hiring! We are adding a Security Specialist to our Team! We need someone who is focused on delivery, prioritize data-driven decisions over opinions, are continuous learners, passionate about information security and love their work.

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:

• Develops application monitoring, assessment and response solutions.
• Provides situation-based support, using in-depth knowledge of TWDC technology, to ensure applications are tested annually and are aligned with Company security requirements.
• Executes services, e.g., network discovery & enumeration; server compliance tool management; vulnerability remediation assurance; MyID and SecureIT.
• Prepares domain/function-specific reports as directed by leadership.
• Manage intake and conduct outreach for security testing requests.
• Manage and establish development and delivery of documentation to facilitate security testing processes.
• Regularly check in with multiple business units for ongoing penetration testing projects and status.
• Escalate key issues and risks to ensure timely resolution and mitigation
• Work with cross discipline team members to validate project assumptions and review project plans with leadership
• Ensure proactive scheduling of key deliverables, milestones and deliverable tasks

Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or related information technology disciplines.
• Understanding of security principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in technical writing for software/hardware/product documentation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge in the areas of Penetration Testing and/or API Security
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and Miro or equivalents.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or 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 $90,800 - $140,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. 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.