The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago
Associate Security Engineer, Anomaly Detection
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$89K/yr - $119K/yrThe Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader, and they are seeking an Associate Security Engineer for their GIS Anomaly Detection Team. The role involves supporting various cybersecurity functions such as threat hunting and detection engineering, while collaborating with multiple teams to enhance the company's security posture.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Detection Content Development: Learn to create and tune basic detection rules, alerts, and dashboards in tools like Splunk under guidance from senior engineers
Threat Hunting Support: Support proactive threat hunting activities by gathering data, running queries, and documenting findings
Threat Emulation Support: Participate in purple team exercises and threat emulation activities to validate detection coverage and improve defenses
Collaboration: Work closely with SOC, CTI, IR, and Red Team to share insights and assist in joint security initiatives
Continuous Learning: Stay current with cybersecurity fundamentals, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and emerging threats. Participate in training and mentorship programs to build technical expertise
Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate records of activities, findings, and improvements. Contribute to team knowledge bases and reporting efforts
Qualification
Required
Experience in cybersecurity (internships, academic projects, or lab work acceptable)
Strong typing proficiency and attention to detail
Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles
Familiarity with security concepts such as threat detection, threat hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK framework (academic exposure or self-study acceptable)
Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for detection and analysis
Basic knowledge of data analysis or statistics for anomaly detection
Basic scripting knowledge (Python or PowerShell) and willingness to learn
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with AI concepts and their application in cybersecurity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Exposure to threat emulation or purple team exercises
Hands-on experience with Splunk or similar SIEM tools (even in academic or lab settings)
Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and basic security considerations
Understanding of threat intelligence and how it informs detection and hunting
Experience with cybersecurity competitions, Capture the Flag (CTF), or related projects
Awareness of red team operations and how they contribute to improving defenses
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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