Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 day ago
Staff Cloud Security Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in cloud security architecture across AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms. The role focuses on ensuring the security of cloud services and infrastructure, implementing best practices for secure deployments, and proactively mitigating security risks.
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Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain security measures to safeguard our cloud infrastructures across AWS, GCP, and Azure
Ensure the security of containerized applications through the implementation of Kubernetes and microservices security best practices
Architect secure container environments, including Kubernetes clusters, Docker setups, and orchestration solutions, emphasizing vulnerability reduction and compliance
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud environments and containerized workloads
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Work with the incident response team to investigate and remediate cloud security incidents, providing expertise on cloud-specific attack vectors and mitigation strategies
Automate security operations and workflows using scripting languages like Python
Develop and implement security automation solutions to continuously monitor cloud environments for compliance, threats, and performance anomalies
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat modeling for cloud environments. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in cloud infrastructure using automated and manual methods
Partner closely with DevOps teams to fortify container orchestration platforms and containerized workloads
Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve the security posture of the organization’s cloud environments. Monitor and assess industry trends to ensure the cloud security program evolves with emerging threats and regulatory changes
Collaborate with Project Execution Office (PEO) to create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
Maintain comprehensive documentation on cloud security processes, security controls, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments
Report security risks, incidents, and findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and expectations, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Leverage creativity and technical expertise to design novel security solutions that address complex cloud security challenges. Think outside the box to solve unique security issues that arise as the company scales and adopts new cloud services
Think beyond reactive security measures, take a proactive approach to identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats. Use advanced tools, AI, machine learning, or custom-built scripts to anticipate future risks and mitigate them before they affect the infrastructure
Investigate and implement innovative solutions such as AI-driven threat detection, security automation tools, and machine learning models to enhance security operations and reduce manual workloads
Work with cross-functional teams, including security architects, engineers, and developers, to explore new ideas and develop innovative ways to automate, monitor, and improve security at scale across cloud platforms
Stay at the forefront of cloud security trends and emerging technologies (e.g., zero-trust architecture, Quantum Cryptographs, Extended Detection & Response (XDR), User Behavior Analytics, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Serverless Security, etc.) and creatively incorporate these into security practices as appropriate
Identify gaps in existing security tools and services, and, when necessary, collaborate with development teams to create custom security solutions that better meet the company’s unique needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field
Min of 7 years of experience working as a Cloud Security Engineer or a similar role
In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
Proficiency in writing scripts and automation using Python
Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
Demonstrated experience working with any of the CSPM Platforms like Wiz, Divvy Cloud, Prisma Cloud, Orca, etc. (Wiz is preferred)
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
Strong knowledge of work productivity tools like Office 365, Atlassian, etc. is required
Must possess excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Hybrid work environment. Must be based in the WBD's office, a minimum of three days/week
Preferred
Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Engineer, GCP Security Engineer or Azure Security Engineer is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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