Senior Security Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its cybersecurity posture. This role involves protecting systems, analyzing security risks, and innovating new solutions within a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in security engineering and a passion for tackling cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Security Engineer or Architect.
• CISSP or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with endpoint security tools and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations of endpoint tooling.
• Develop and conceptualize security solutions.
• Analyze systems for weaknesses to address cybersecurity challenges.

Skills

Problem Solving

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Job description

Senior Security Engineer

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10123168 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted5月. 30, 2025

This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

Job Summary:

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.

We are looking to hire a Senior Security Engineer to join our Team! The Security Operations Team is a group of highly skilled engineers and analysts with the goal of providing tools and services that secure the environment.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for the daily operational activities for TWDC endpoint tooling.

• Conceptualize and develop solutions to improve security posture and lead projects from conception to design to implementation

• Perform deep analysis of systems to understand limitations and weaknesses to identify cyber security challenges that need to be addressed

• Drive security risk decisions and influence technical architecture

• Solve information security problems before they surface by using cutting edge strategies to address emerging cyber-threats

• Participate in the development of architectural designs for new solutions to ensure security requirements are built-in from the beginning

• Continual self-education of emerging technologies to assist in the development of secure configurations (i.e. Cloud Web Services, IoT devices, mobile applications, control systems, etc.)

• Monitor industry trends and identify best practices and/or methodologies to implement in-house

• Works with other engineers within the organization to prioritize work to improve the security posture of The Walt Disney Company.

• Ability to generate basic customized scripts in common languages such as python, ruby, pearl, and/or bash.

• Ability to identify risk and develop appropriate mitigation plans to reduce or eliminate risk.

• Ability to conduct independent research using various information systems and tools.

• Minimum 5 year’s experience working as a Security Engineer or Architect.

• Working knowledge of network and IT security components, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-malware software, data encryption, VPN's, vulnerability scanners, server operating systems, and other industry-standard techniques and practices.

• Knowledge of common web and mobile application vulnerabilities, such as the OWASP Top 10 for web and mobile, and ability to provide solutions

• Ability to solve complex problems and develop creative alternatives, as well as continuous process improvement skills.

• Understanding of project management principles.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment as part of a high-performance team.

• CISSP or equivalent.

• Certifications in any major endpoint tool

• Cloud Security experience.

• 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 $120,400 - $185,600 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.

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