The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader, and they are seeking an Associate Security Engineer for their GIS Anomaly Detection Team. The role involves supporting various cybersecurity functions such as threat hunting and detection engineering, while collaborating with multiple teams to enhance the company's security posture.
Detection Content Development: Learn to create and tune basic detection rules, alerts, and dashboards in tools like Splunk under guidance from senior engineers.
Threat Hunting Support: Support proactive threat hunting activities by gathering data, running queries, and documenting findings.
Threat Emulation Support: Participate in purple team exercises and threat emulation activities to validate detection coverage and improve defenses.
Collaboration: Work closely with SOC, CTI, IR, and Red Team to share insights and assist in joint security initiatives.
Continuous Learning: Stay current with cybersecurity fundamentals, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and emerging threats. Participate in training and mentorship programs to build technical expertise.
Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate records of activities, findings, and improvements. Contribute to team knowledge bases and reporting efforts.
Qualification
Required
Experience in cybersecurity (internships, academic projects, or lab work acceptable).
Strong typing proficiency and attention to detail.
Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles.
Familiarity with security concepts such as threat detection, threat hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK framework (academic exposure or self-study acceptable).
Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for detection and analysis.
Basic knowledge of data analysis or statistics for anomaly detection.
Basic scripting knowledge (Python or PowerShell) and willingness to learn.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with AI concepts and their application in cybersecurity.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred
Exposure to threat emulation or purple team exercises.
Hands-on experience with Splunk or similar SIEM tools (even in academic or lab settings).
Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and basic security considerations.
Understanding of threat intelligence and how it informs detection and hunting.
Experience with cybersecurity competitions, Capture the Flag (CTF), or related projects.
Awareness of red team operations and how they contribute to improving defenses.
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Glassdoor
Founded in 1923
Burbank, California, USA
10001+ employees
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
