Sr Content Security Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Sr Content Security Engineer Req ID: 10144770
Job Description: This is not a remote role. You must be in the area
or open to relocating JOB SUMMARY The Walt Disney Studios is a
leader in the industry that brings memorable, life-changing stories
to the world through Disney Motion Picture Productions (MPP),
Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century
Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Lucasfilm. The incredible
movies, shows, and characters that have come to life on the big
screen and in our homes are thoroughly embedded in minds and
cultures across the globe. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe,
reinvented live action classics, multi-film franchises, and Oscar
winning films, the studios have redefined movie and series making
by building a universe filled with creativity, innovation, and
collaboration. At The Walt Disney Studios, you will be part of a
team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as
far-reaching as our characters, worlds, and stories. The Content
Security organization is focused on protecting the magic – we
ensure that all film and episodic content is protected and does not
leak. We do this by employing the best practices from the world of
Cyber Security, technology and a deep understanding of the world of
media and entertainment creative workflows. We are looking for a
Senior Content Security Engineer – an experienced technical
contributor who brings a thoughtful approach to solving complex
challenges and a deep sense of ownership over protecting Disney’s
creative ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong
background in application or cloud security, with the ability to
lead reviews, influence secure design decisions, and partner across
engineering and production teams. In this role, you’ll help
strengthen the foundations of our content protection practices
while staying agile and adaptable in a fast-moving studio
environment. It’s an opportunity to deliver meaningful technical
leadership and secure technologies that power the stories that move
audiences around the world. Given this broad range of
responsibility, the successful candidate can deal with ambiguity,
provide clarity where none exists and be able to step into and
navigate a complex and high-paced environment of hardworking,
friendly, and passionate people. The ideal candidate is a
problem-solver and collaborator at heart, someone who brings
clarity to complex challenges, takes initiative, and communicates
with empathy and precision. They are confident yet humble, able to
both lead and support depending on what the moment calls for, and
deeply invested in protecting the people, platforms, and stories
that power The Walt Disney Studios. Responsibilities: Lead
application and infrastructure security reviews for content
management, editorial, and production platforms. Conduct security
assessments and provide actionable recommendations for internal
tools and third-party vendor solutions. Serve as a technical
partner for production technologists, platform owners, and
engineering teams. Investigate incidents and findings with
appropriate follow-up documentation and recommendations. Integrate
secure-by-design principles into new workflows, including remote
collaboration and cloud-based editing. Assist with the creation and
maintenance of baseline configurations and hardening guidelines.
Develop automation or tooling scripts to support repetitive
assessments or checks. Present security risks and solutions to
technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintain awareness of
threats targeting the entertainment sector and content workflows.
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives including privacy, DRM,
watermarking, and AI-based content usage reviews. Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field;
certifications like Security, AWS SAA, or GCP ACE are a plus. Must
have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with
emphasis on application, cloud, or infrastructure security. Must
have proven ability to conduct security assessments and deliver
clear, actionable guidelines & results to technical and
non-technical teams. Must have strong understanding of cloud
security services across AWS, GCP, or Azure, including IAM,
networking, and compute. Experience securing CI/CD pipelines, APIs,
and containerized environments. Familiarity with security use cases
in Media & Entertainment, such as editorial, transfer, and content
collaboration workflows. Strong problem-solving and sense of
ownership in seeing security improvements through. Ability to
thrive in a creative, high-velocity environment with evolving
technologies. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA
$129,300 to $158,000 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: TWDSTECH Job Posting Primary Business:
Technology-Content Protection Primary Job Posting Category:
Security Engineering Employment Type: Full time Primary City,
State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City,
State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-03-10
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Maricopa , Sr Content Security Engineer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Glendale, Arizona
