Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations

Job Posting Title:

Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations

Req ID:

10116886

Job Description:

Who We Are

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

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.

What You Will Do

We are hiring a Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations to join our Team. Your responsibilities will include

• 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.

Must Have

• Minimum 5+ years 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.

• Demonstrated professional written, verbal, and presentation communications skills.

• Understanding of project management principles.

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

Nice To Have

• CISSP or equivalent.

• Certifications in any major endpoint tool

• Cloud Security experience.

Education:

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

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this remote position is $109,400-$168,700 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Corporate Global Information Security

Primary Job Posting Category:

Security Operations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-27 Apply