Senior Security Specialist - Compliance

Job Summary: Job Requirements Department Description: 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: 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. What You’ll Do: We are hiring a Senior Security Specialist - Compliance !

• 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.
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessment on deficiency findings and documentation associated with the assessment
• Perform 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

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of NIST framework, ISO 27001, K-ISMS, GDPR
• Experience working with companies that have a heavy microservice architecture

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

. Disclaimer PAY TRANSPARENCY The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $119,200-$159,800. 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. This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate). To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here. Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS 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, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.