Lead Security Engineer - Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Orlando, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,200–$181,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amusement Parks, Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Software, Computer Vision, Cost Control, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Data Science, Data Storage, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Film, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JSON, JavaScript, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Performance Management, Policy Development, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Risk, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Design, Security Software, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, Sports, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Unix Operating Systems, Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Orlando, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
Department Description


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) group provides services to protect the value and use of Disney’s information through collaboration, standardization, enforcement, and education across The Walt Disney Company.  The main focus areas of this group are:


+ Reduce the risk of both accidental and malicious data disclosure

+ Identify, monitor, engage with complete inventory of information

+ Establish appropriate policies and procedures to be followed

+ Educate user community to minimize risk


Team Description:


Using a variety of tools and platforms, the GIS Security Architecture & Engineering team takes on use cases from Information Security Stakeholders at The Walt Disney Company, crafting solutions that increase business agility, reduce costs, optimize resources, and manage the complexity associated with Information Security tools and processes. This function supports tracking the value we return to TWDC and commits to returning time and money savings back to the organization each year.


What You’ll Do:


We need a Lead Security Engineer – Software Engineer to join our Team!


This role is on-site at least 4 days per week, for incredible collaboration and teamwork!


Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities. This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk.


_Key Responsibilities:_


+ Design, develop, test, and deploy reliable, maintainable software in Python

+ Build and integrate AI/ML solutions (e.g., LLMs, NLP, computer vision, recommendation systems)

+ Collaborate with product, data science, and engineering to define and deliver features

+ Lead technical design and architecture decisions; document and socialize them

+ Mentor engineers through code review, pair programming, and technical guidance

+ Identify and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability


Required Qualifications & Skills:


+ Minimum of 7 years of related experience

+ Strong experience designing, developing, testing and deploying reliable, maintainable and secure software in Python

+ Experience in scripting languages: Python, Bash, and PowerShell

+ Knowledge of Javascript/Typescript, React framework

+ Experience with OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms

+ Ability to learn and continue to maintain cutting edge skills and knowledge on a variety of technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.)

+ Solve complex problems and develop creative alternatives, as well as continuous process improvement skills

+ Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information


Preferred Qualifications & Skills:


+ Applied skills in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

+ Proficient in Typescript/Javascript - Front end development

+ Proficient in Python/yaml/json - Backend development


Education:


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


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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $135,200 - $181,200 per year. 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 ID: 10149285

Location: Orlando,Florida

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

About the Company

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The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
WEBSITE
https://jobs.disneycareers.com