Lead Security Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Bay Lake, FL
Salary: $148,300–$198,800 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k

This role $174k

$121k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $151,475–$207,071 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 124 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,500–$198,800 across 124 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Security Engineer

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The Lead Security Engineer joins the US Parks Site Reliability Organization to ensure the reliability and resilience of critical applications and services. This role involves processing security assessment reports, evaluating designs against security controls, and maintaining infrastructure security. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing WAF and bot management configurations, auditing security standards, enhancing monitoring systems, conducting investigations, and researching emerging threats to protect the organization. The candidate will work with site reliability engineers and application delivery teams using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, and CI/CD platforms like GitLab or Azure DevOps. Technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Ruby, Java, Go, or C++, experience with CDNs like Akamai or Cloudflare, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments. The role focuses on securing digital experiences for parks, resorts, and transportation systems.

Skills

WAF Bot Management CDN GitLab AWS CodeBuild Azure DevOps Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Chef Python Perl Ruby Java Go Rust C/C++ AWS Azure Google Cloud CI/CD NIST

What you'll do

Process and prioritize security assessment reports to address identified risks.
Evaluate designs and requests for compliance with established security controls.
Design and maintain security controls for applications and infrastructure.
Implement WAF and bot management configurations across the environment.
Audit security configurations and standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
Enhance security monitoring and detection systems to identify threats.
Conduct security investigations into potential incidents or vulnerabilities.
Source and implement new security solutions to protect organizational assets.

What we're looking for

Minimum 7 years of related work experience.
BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, related software engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience with NIST and CIS security benchmarks.
At least 5 years of experience with at least one CDN such as Akamai, Cloudflare, or Fastly.
Proficiency in configuration management tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Chef.
Experience in procedural programming languages like Python, Perl, Ruby, Java, Go, Rust, or C/C++.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers with strong communication skills.
Certifications such as CISSP, Net+, Security+, or other relevant certifications (preferred).