Sr Security Specialist

Job Posting Title: Sr Security Specialist Req ID: 10127776 Job 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) 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 combining enterprise and business segment supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cyber security program for The Walt Disney Company. Our objectives are: Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms within TWDC Reduce Risk by proactively assess, prevent, and detect to prevent harm to TWDC and our guests Enable the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect TWDC Innovate! We strive to strategically invest in building core capabilities to advance operational efficacy Team Description: Global Information Security (GIS) supports all of Disney’s business segments, including Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E). DE&E encompasses the operations of Disney’s streaming services—Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Disney+ Hotstar, Star, and the upcoming Venu Sports streaming service—as well as Disney’s broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channels, and National Geographic. DE&E sits at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and technology, striving to connect viewers with beloved stories while advancing the streaming industry with consumer-first innovations. Security professionals supporting DE&E work with industry-leading technologies to deliver world-class, highly secure services to customers. Responsibilities Of Role: Independent audit support for: SOX 404 ITGCs PII PCI ISPS Perform control health checks and remediation testing procedures to address issues identified via audit assessments, internal or external audits, and/or other assessments. Participate in audit walkthrough meetings to gain operational comfort in the design of the Company’s automated controls. Participate in Audit Readiness efforts to ensure proper system scoping and respective ITGCs, control validations and timely program onboarding Perform impact analysis and risk assessment on deficiency findings and documentation associated with the assessment Execute control finding investigation and record in internal SOCD/SAD Provide requirements input to Development leads to identify and implement automation and efficiency opportunities to meet governance and compliance demands. Provide program status updates to management Primary liaison between external/internal auditors and tech organization and ensure proper audit evidence is delivered to auditors Work with management and internal audit on maintaining the master Risk and Control Matrix over the systems Collaborate with engineers on designing controls in their environment Must-Haves: 5+ years of IT SOX experience and proven experience in supporting IT audit/compliance functions Thorough understanding of SOX ITGC, PCI and ICFR 404 standards and audit objectives Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with teams cross-functionally Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical audiences Highly organized and efficient Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments Nice-To-Haves: Experience and knowledge of NIST framework, ISO 27001, K-ISMS, GDPR Experience working with companies that have a heavy microservice architecture Understanding of cloud technologies. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CPA license, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience #DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California; Santa Monica, California; and Burbank, California is $117,500 - $157,500 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 Posting Segment: Enterprise Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Corporate Global Information Security Primary Job Posting Category: Security Governance Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CA - 2450 Broadway Date Posted: 2025-08-07 Learn more about us. Apply tot his job