WAF Security Engineer

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Web Application Firewall (WAF) Engineer will be a key member of the new Versant Cyber organization. This individual will be the leader of this important security discipline and will interact with various key stakeholders within the Cyber organization to drive relationship management across the Versant business areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of secure infrastructure, including data centers, cloud environments, networks, email, and applications.
• Ensure the secure configuration and deployment of hardware and software assets.
• Provide regular status updates to Versant Cyber leadership and business area stakeholders regarding current state, growth/advancement, and engagement requirements.
• Promote, foster, and advocate for an environment of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Develop roadmaps for infrastructure security enhancements, including zero trust, network segmentation, and cloud security models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas where security services can evolve to better meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure seamless integration of network security measures with network infrastructure, partnering with network operations teams.
• Develop and maintain email security rules and policies, including anti-phishing, anti-malware, spam filtering, and DLP.
• Provide guidance and leadership to technical specialists, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
• Establish and monitor qualitative and quantitative performance indicators to ensure that high-level objectives for security and reliability are being met. 
• Drive operational efficiency, ensuring SLAs are met for all security engineering and product services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working across cyber security disciplines to include but not limited to Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Engineering, Product Security, Networking, Platforms, Cloud, or Information Security.
• Experience in forecasting and managing cybersecurity budgets and vendor relationships, including outsourced staff and services.
• Solid IT engineering experience and breadth with exposure to SWE, IT Systems Administration, Enterprise Tooling, Automation, *nix systems, Windows, Cloud (AWS preferred), etc.
• Expertise in configuring and managing corporate edge firewalls and network security solutions.
• Deep understanding of email-based threats (e.g., phishing, BEC, ransomware) and network-based threats (e.g., DDoS, intrusion attempts) and protective measures.
• Understanding of the state of the security industry and applicable trends and market opportunities.
• Experience securing cloud environments and designing future-state architecture.
• Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape to include different types of adversaries, campaigns, and the motivations that drive them and the ability to translate this to defending Versant.
• Strong leadership skills, social and business acumen, and proven results working with leaders across organizational and business lines to solve complex problems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience working in multiple large complex environments and specifically within the Identity and/or Security Engineering components of those organizations.
• Previous experience working in identity, security engineering, and/or information security functions in the media and advanced technology industries.
• Master’s Degree in an IT-related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant 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.

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

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.