The Walt Disney Studios is a leader in the industry that brings memorable, life-changing stories to the world through Disney Motion Picture Productions (MPP), Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Lucasfilm. The incredible movies, shows, and characters that have come to life on the big screen and in our homes are thoroughly embedded in minds and cultures across the globe. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reinvented live action classics, multi-film franchises, and Oscar winning films, the studios have redefined movie and series making by building a universe filled with creativity, innovation, and collaboration. At The Walt Disney Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our characters, worlds, and stories.
The Content Security organization is focused on protecting the magic – we ensure that all film and episodic content is protected and does not leak. We do this by employing the best practices from the world of Cyber Security, technology and a deep understanding of the world of media and entertainment creative workflows.
We are looking for a Content Security Engineer – a curious and driven early-career professional who’s excited to grow in the intersection of technology and storytelling. The successful candidate is someone who brings strong fundamentals in security or cloud infrastructure and a passion for working alongside creative technologists. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from seasoned engineers, contribute to meaningful assessment and protection efforts, and help safeguard Disney’s most valuable stories at their earliest stages. This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to build a career in studio security, while gaining exposure to real-world tools, production pipelines, and the art of film itself.
Given this broad range of responsibility, the successful candidate can deal with ambiguity, provide clarity where none exists and be able to step into and navigate a complex and high-paced environment of hardworking, friendly, and passionate people. The ideal candidate is resourceful, inquisitive, and ready to grow. They bring strong foundational knowledge, but more importantly, an eagerness to learn in a creative environment that never stops evolving. They are energized by the opportunity to support world-class storytellers and technologists, contribute meaningfully to team goals, and develop into a trusted engineer within a high-performing security organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of work experience.
• 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or cloud operations.
• Foundational understanding of security principles such as least privilege, segmentation, and secure configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Interest in application security, secure development practices, and media workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills in documentation and coordination.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate in a multidisciplinary, fast-moving environment.

• Support technical assessments of internal and third-party content platforms and workflows.
• Assist with security configuration reviews of SaaS, cloud, and on-prem environments used throughout the production and distribution lifecycle.
• Contribute to remediation recommendations & guidelines based on our findings, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Track assessment progress, findings, and documentation using internal tooling, Jira, and Confluence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consult & apply security guidelines/standards to editing, transfer, and streaming platforms.
• Monitor alerts and threat intel feeds related to studio tools and content workflows.
• Perform basic source code, API, or configuration reviews with approved tooling.
• Contribute to secure configuration guides and internal documentation.
• Participate in training sessions to develop skills in cloud security, AI safety, and secure application development practices
• Provide support during studio events, vendor security reviews, or special content protection projects.