Associate Security Engineer, Anomaly Detection at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Media, TechnologyIndustries

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

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