Platform Engineer Principal
At a glance
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As a Platform Engineer Principal at Walt Disney Imagineering’s Tech Studio in Glendale, California, you will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Your primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining secure platform infrastructure for Windows and Linux systems, ensuring compliance with standards like Zero Trust and NIST CSF. You’ll monitor system activity using observability tools, support incident response activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions. Key skills required are proficiency in Python, automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation. This role demands experience in server engineering, security practices, and a commitment to continuous learning in operational security.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain secure platform infrastructure aligned with best practices.
- Monitor system activity to identify performance issues and security threats.
- Support compliance initiatives and operational security practices.
- Design and implement secure infrastructure architectures for hybrid environments.
- Manage high-availability infrastructure supporting content creation workflows.
- Conduct risk assessments and remediation coordination to strengthen security.
- Prepare operational and security status reports on infrastructure health.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or related roles.
- Strong skills in Python and infrastructure automation workflows.
- Experience implementing Zero Trust principles and network segmentation.
- Knowledge of server, storage, rendering, and network architectures.
- Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks like NIST CSF and RMF.
- Proven track record building and delivering high-availability systems.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Employer
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 117 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 111 roles with salary data.
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