Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer

Job Posting Title:Senior Security Engineer - Software EngineerReq ID:10147372Job Description: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:Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale — with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft.  This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves taking ownership of technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiativesWhat You’ll Do:The Senior Security Engineer – Software Engineer will: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.Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processesDesign and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilitiesCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programsDesign, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirementsBuild, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response proceduresDesign and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilitiesCommunicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-makingTake ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiativesResearch and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilitiesRequired Qualifications & Skills:5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automationStrong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniquesProficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deploymentsProven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.)Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systemsProven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiativesExperience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practicesPreferred Qualifications:Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architectureProficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environmentsPython/YAML/JSON with backend development experienceDesigning and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise toolsContainer technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration conceptsKnowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST)Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platformsMonitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Understanding of network security concepts and implementationRequired Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experienceRelevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred#DISNEYTECH.The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $135,400-$181,600 and in Burbank, CA is $129,300-$173,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100-$165,100 . 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 and DataJob Posting Primary Business:Global Information SecurityPrimary Job Posting Category:Security EngineeringEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Seattle, WA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 820 S Flower St, USA - FL - 7141 Kirkman DrDate Posted:2026-04-21SummaryLocation: Seattle, WA, USA; Orlando, FL, USA; Burbank, CA, USAType: Full time