Sr Staff Cyber Security Engineer

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Cyber Security Engineer to be part of our NBCU Security Engineering team.  This Sr. Staff Cyber Security Engineer will partner with the various NBCUniversal businesses, enterprise IT, and Cyber Security organization to ensure technology is designed and deployed securely and aligned with Cyber Security and enterprise technology strategies.  

The successful candidate will be joining NBCUniversal at an exciting time as we evolve our process and services. The Sr. Staff Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for conducting end to end security and threat analysis of enterprise initiatives involving new or modified technology deployments; ensuring that they incorporate Information Security best practices and guidelines into system designs. This individual will function as a technical and engineering subject matter expert across various Cyber Security technology areas with a focus on network, application, cloud, and enterprise security controls. The analysis will involve collaboration across the Cyber organization, and partnership with business stakeholders, and will result in security guidance and/or mitigation requirements.  

Finally, a successful candidate will effectively communicate the importance of key Cyber programs and services to obtain support, trust, and buy-in from the business.

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience partnering with business and technical teams to architect and deliver Cyber solutions 
• 10+ years of experience consulting with business teams regarding threat mitigation best practices in one or more technical areas (Perimeter Security, Application Security, Core Systems, EDR, Cloud etc…) 
• Ability to explain common threats to components including Network, Cloud, Web and Application environments 
• Advanced technical knowledge in at least one of the above listed Cyber security areas, highlighting your ability to navigate complex challenges 
• Ability to work in line with others to ensure Cyber requirements are understood and clear during all phases of a project 
• Knowledge of best practices in the Cyber Security industry, including OWASP Top 10 and CWE/SANS Top 25 
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence 
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor to both technical, and non-technical audiences 
• Experience developing and documenting security requirements, guidelines or best practices 
• Experience using diagramming tools to communicate secure designs and controls 
• Excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritize multiple concurrent projects 
• Empathy for engineering teams with the ability to balance security guidelines and policies with operational needs to maintain desired end-state corporate security posture 

Desired Characteristics:

• Formal Degree is not required, relevant experience in the above mentioned areas prioritized 
• Experience performing Threat Analysis and modeling leveraging best in industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, indicating your proficiency in implementing robust security measures 
• Familiarity with security controls such as Cloud Security Matrix, NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls  
• Understanding of various data and privacy regulations, including PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA 
• In depth knowledge of common Cloud Services offered (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) 
• A firm understanding of Cybersecurity Engineering/Operations, Incident Response, and GRC functions
• Security assurance experience with mergers, demergers, and/or acquisitions
• Ability to evaluate threats and/or security gaps, and assist stakeholders with understanding associated risks to the business area or enterprise

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $145,000 - $175,000 (bonus eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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