Sr Security Specialist

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.

The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by combining enterprise and business segment supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cyber security program for The Walt Disney Company.

Our objectives are:

• Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms within TWDC

• Reduce Risk by proactively assess, prevent, and detect to prevent harm to TWDC and our guests

• Enable the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect TWDC

• Innovate! We strive to strategically invest in building core capabilities to advance operational efficacy

Team Description:

We are defenders of the magic, waging an epic battle to safeguard our franchises, protect our people, and ensure the world’s most admired entertainment company is not disrupted by cybersecurity threats.  We are partners in protecting Disney’s highly respected Disney Entertainment portfolio, including ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and ABC.

The GIS Disney Entertainment ISO team are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCI Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) requirements, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and concise language for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth expertise on PCI standards, requirements, and compliance methodologies.

• Conduct PCI DSS assessments and gap analysis to identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans.

• Develop and implement PCI compliance programs, policies, and procedures.

• Provide guidance on PCI DSS scoping and segmentation.

• Manage the relationship and be the Disney Entertainment liaison to the Qualified Security Assessor.

• Partner with leadership to manage, mature, and maintain the PCI-DSS compliance program.

• Responsible for providing subject matter expertise in PCI compliance requirements and working with all relevant departments to coordinate the gathering, approval and storage of PCI evidence that will be used as input to the PCI Report on Compliance and Self Assessment Questionnaire.

• Develop and deliver PCI status reports, proposals, and requirements documentation to senior leadership and key stakeholders on an established frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly as required or needed) – produce executive reports on the projects and keep leadership apprised of project changes and milestone delays.

• Support incident response activities related to PCI DSS compliance.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PCI DSS changes and industry best practices.

• Develop and deliver project reports, proposals, and requirements documentation to senior leadership and key stakeholders on an established frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly as required or needed) – produce executive reports on the projects and keep leadership apprised of project changes and milestone delays.

• Support other Disney Entertainment Compliance programs (e.g. SOX ITGC, ISO 27001) as needed

Must Haves (Years of Experience, languages, programs, tools, etc.):

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience

• Proven experience as a PCI DSS SME with a deep understanding of PCI 4.0 standards.

• Strong technical background in information security, networking, and systems administration.

• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with PCI DSS assessment tools and methodologies.

• Must be a strong communicator to technical and non-technical audiences including developers, architects, customers, business analysts and tech operators.

• Highly organized and efficient. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a given time.

Nice To Haves (see above):

• Proven experience with PCI DSS scoping and segmentation.

• Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SOX ITGC).

• Understanding of cloud security and virtualization technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $114,900 - $154,100 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.