The Walt Disney Company
Senior Security Engineer, Product Security
At a Glance
About This Role
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Responsibilities
- Utilize a pragmatic approach to solve for complex security situations which have no fully defined solution
- Influence and collaborate cross functionally across the enterprise to address security risks and provide mitigation recommendations within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Perform activities such as secure code reviews, security testing and vulnerability triage across various TWDC applications
- Lead complex initiatives 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 TWDC applications and platforms
- Mentor and help develop junior engineering talent on the team
- Develop security metrics delivery and improvements
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, or related information technology disciplines
- Programming experience with a language such as Python
- Experience performing security audits of source code for applications
- Experience integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines and leveraging automation to ensure code coverage
- Proven experience bringing security solutions into production
- Experience with SBOMs and the security of the software supply chain
- Strong understanding of security principles and practices
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
About The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney World is a large entertainment resort complex located near Orlando, Florida, which opened on October 1, 1971. Developed by The Walt Disney Company, it spans approximately 28,000 acres and has played a significant role in transforming the Orlando area into a major tourist destination. The resort features multiple theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom, each offering attractions inspired by Disney's animated films and characters. Guests can enjoy a variety of accommodations, dining experiences, and retail outlets selling Disney merchandise. Entertainment options include parades, fireworks shows, live performances, and character meet-and-greets, along with recreational activities like golf courses and water parks. Walt Disney World caters to families, children, and Disney fans of all ages, making it a premier vacation destination for millions each year.
Security at The Walt Disney Company
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Security Philosophy
“The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by getting in early in the application or infrastructure process, ensuring applications are secure by design and compliant from the start.”
Security Team
- 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.
Key Initiatives
Emphasizes early involvement in the development process, performing vulnerability assessments, and simulating real-world cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities.
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