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Warner Bros. Discovery Sr. Cloud Security Engineer in Silver Spring, Maryland
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect our cloud environments in AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Ensure the security of containerized applications by implementing best practices for Kubernetes and microservices security.
Design secure container environments, including Kubernetes clusters, Docker configurations, and container orchestration solutions, with a focus on minimizing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance
Develop and maintain 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 CI/CD pipelines.
Automate security tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python.
Work closely with DevOps teams to secure container orchestration platforms and containerized workloads.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cloud security, container security, and DevSecOps.
Qualifications & Experiences...
Hybrid work environment. Must be based in the WBD office, minimum three days/week in Silver Spring, DC, or Atlanta.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
5+ 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.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
Familiarity with microservices security principles and best practices.
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
If you:
are excited to work in an international, fast-paced, multi-faceted media company.
are comfortable ensuring timely escalation, responsiveness and follow through to meet deadlines.
are knowledgeable of, and understand, the risk-based business impact approach to cybersecurity.
are actively questioning and influencing actions needed to attain goals and targets.
are comfortable driving initiatives forward without having direct control of staff.
Then help us create the future with one of the world’s largest media & entertainment companies.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $86,030.00 - $159,770.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.