Associate Security Engineer, Anomaly Detection

Burbank, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

$89K/yr - $119K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. They are seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join their GIS Anomaly Detection Team, where the individual will support various cybersecurity functions including threat hunting and detection engineering.

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Responsibilities

Learn to create and tune basic detection rules, alerts, and dashboards in tools like Splunk under guidance from senior engineers.
Support proactive threat hunting activities by gathering data, running queries, and documenting findings.
Participate in purple team exercises and threat emulation activities to validate detection coverage and improve defenses.
Work closely with SOC, CTI, IR, and Red Team to share insights and assist in joint security initiatives.
Stay current with cybersecurity fundamentals, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and emerging threats. Participate in training and mentorship programs to build technical expertise.
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.