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.
*Must work a hybrid schedule (3 days on site) out of Atlanta, DC, or Silver Spring office.*Your New Role:We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in cloud security architecture, configuration, and governance across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure platforms with subject matter expertise in Container Security. This role is focused on ensuring the security of cloud services and infrastructure, implementing best practices for secure deployments, and proactively identifying and mitigating security risks across multiple cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have primary hands-on experience with AWS, and strong familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Azure.
Your Role Accountabilities:Engineering Responsibilities:- Design, deploy, and maintain security measures to safeguard our cloud infrastructures across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.
- Ensure the security of containerized applications through the implementation of Kubernetes and microservices security best practices.
- Architect secure container environments, including Kubernetes clusters, Docker setups, and orchestration solutions, emphasizing vulnerability reduction and compliance.
- Develop and enforce 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 continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Work with the incident response team to investigate and remediate cloud security incidents, providing expertise on cloud-specific attack vectors and mitigation strategies.
- Automate security operations and workflows using scripting languages like Python.
- Develop and implement security automation solutions to continuously monitor cloud environments for compliance, threats, and performance anomalies.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat modeling for cloud environments. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in cloud infrastructure using automated and manual methods.
- Partner closely with DevOps teams to fortify container orchestration platforms and containerized workloads.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve the security posture of the organization's cloud environments. Monitor and assess industry trends to ensure the cloud security program evolves with emerging threats and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate with Project Execution Office (PEO) to create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on cloud security processes, security controls, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments.
- Report security risks, incidents, and findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and expectations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Innovation and Creative Problem Solving:- Leverage creativity and technical expertise to design novel security solutions that address complex cloud security challenges. Think outside the box to solve unique security issues that arise as the company scales and adopts new cloud services.
- Think beyond reactive security measures, take a proactive approach to identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats. Use advanced tools, AI, machine learning, or custom-built scripts to anticipate future risks and mitigate them before they affect the infrastructure.
- Investigate and implement innovative solutions such as AI-driven threat detection, security automation tools, and machine learning models to enhance security operations and reduce manual workloads.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including security architects, engineers, and developers, to explore new ideas and develop innovative ways to automate, monitor, and improve security at scale across cloud platforms.
- Stay at the forefront of cloud security trends and emerging technologies (e.g., zero-trust architecture, Quantum Cryptographs, Extended Detection & Response (XDR), User Behavior Analytics, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Serverless Security, etc.) and creatively incorporate these into security practices as appropriate.
- Identify gaps in existing security tools and services, and, when necessary, collaborate with development teams to create custom security solutions that better meet the company's unique needs.
Qualifications & Experiences:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
- Min of 7 years of experience working as a Cloud Security Engineer or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.
- Proficiency in writing scripts and automation using Python.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience working with any of the CSPM Platforms like Wiz, Divvy Cloud, Prisma Cloud, Orca, etc. (Wiz is preferred).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
- Strong knowledge of work productivity tools like Office 365, Atlassian, etc. is required.
- Must possess excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Engineer, Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer or Azure Security Engineer is a plus
- Hybrid work environment. Must be based in the WBD's office, a minimum of three days/week.
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 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 WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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: $115,780.00 - $215,020.00 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.
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