Senior Information Security Specialist
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 5/9/2018 2:09:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
An employee filling the role of Senior Information Security Specialist, joining the Information Security Group, will work in a dynamic, fast-paced, technologically advanced broadcast and content distribution environment. They will be responsible for implementing and supporting security technologies and policy solutions that support ESPN's various production applications and end user services. In addition to securing traditional enterprise services, our infrastructure is a critical component for one of the largest digital production facilities in the world. As an integral member of our team, they will monitor and troubleshoot ESPN's enterprise security, application delivery and remote access infrastructure located worldwide. They will work with partners and peers across ESPN to ensure that network security best practices are being adhered to. This role also demands strong fundamental knowledge of networking concepts and the ability to drive complex troubleshooting for issues that span across security infrastructure and networking environments. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are also required. The right candidate will be passionate about network security and understand its ability to enable the business. They must be a self-starter with eagerness to work through often times complex technical problems. The daily goal will be to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all ESPN assets and services. Focus will be placed on solid documentation and reducing operational exposure through automation and continual process improvement. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the current and future enterprise network security program for ESPN.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls
• Protect ESPN's content delivery and information systems against unauthorized access, modification or destruction
• Maintain data and monitor security access
• Conduct internal and external security audits
• Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Analyze security breaches to determine their root cause
• Install and manage appropriate tools and countermeasures
• Audit and maintain corporate security policies
• Penetration testing of applications and infrastructure
• Vulnerability and risk assessment
• Security assessments of network infrastructure, hosts and applications
• Digital Forensics
Basic Qualifications:
Knowledge of the following
• Identity and access management solutions
• Endpoint protection technologies and techniques
• Web application firewalls and intrusion prevention
• Knowledge of encryption - standards and methodologies
• Access control methodologies (MAC, DAC. RBAC)
• IDS/IPS systems, SIEM tools, penetration testing tools and network scanners
• TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching
• Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems
• 5 or more years of experience in IT Security and/or networking.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the media or digital content distribution industries.
• Experience with software development languages and scripting tools for automation.
• Advanced understanding of enterprise architecture principles, industry standards and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of the vulnerability research and exploit development process.
• Knowledge of risk assessment procedures, policy formation, role-based authorization methodologies, authentication technologies and security attack pathologies.
• Experience with network penetration testing and intrusion detection/defense
• Experience in large volume user environments supported by complex enterprise infrastructure.
• 7 or more years of experience in IT Security and networking.
Required Education
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Education
• CISSP, SANS or OSCP certification or equivalent
About ESPN:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Technology Services, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Technology Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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