The Walt Disney Company
Manager, Security Compliance
The Walt Disney Company, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Manager, Security Compliance
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States • Business: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) • Date posted: Sep. 23, 2025
Job Summary
The Global Information Security (GIS) organization seeks to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. The role supports Enterprise Controls and Compliance (ECC) and leads control assurance programs and audit readiness efforts within Disney Entertainment and ESPN (Broadcast TV and Streaming) domains.
Responsibilities
Independent audit support for SOX 404 ITGCs, PII, PCI, and ISPS.
Collaborate with Enterprise Controls and Compliance (ECC) to scope systems and respective ITGCs.
Perform control health checks and remediation testing to address issues identified via audits and reviews.
Develop and lead the Control Assurance Programs (ISPS and SOX).
Lead Audit Readiness efforts to ensure proper system scoping, control validations, and timely onboarding of programs.
Participate in audit walkthrough meetings to establish internal testing procedures for automated controls, including control self-evaluations of new controls or processes.
Perform impact analysis and risk assessment on deficiency findings and related documentation.
Maintain the master Risk and Control Matrix for systems material to Disney Entertainment and ESPN (Broadcast TV and Streaming products).
Ensure timely management responses to audit findings in corporate systems (SOCD/SAD).
Oversee ISPS Management Audit coordination and open action plans.
Provide consultancy to Development leads to identify automation and efficiency opportunities to meet governance and compliance demands.
Manage GRC workflows around certifications and attestations.
Partner with leadership to support the PCI-DSS compliance program.
Develop training materials, coordinate training sessions, and monitor training compliance.
Must Haves
Minimum of 8 years of IT SOX experience and proven experience in supporting IT audit/compliance functions
Experience in people management
Thorough understanding of SOX ITGC and ICFR 404 standards and audit objectives
Interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cloud-based services, specifically AWS
Nice to Have
Experience and knowledge of NIST framework, ISO 27001, K-ISMS, GDPR
Experience with microservice architectures
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field; or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $138,900 to $186,200 per year. The actual base pay offered will reflect internal equity and may vary by geographic region, knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney’s stories and experiences reach consumers in more than 40 countries.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., part of The Walt Disney Company (Corporate). Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email is for accommodation requests related to accessibility of the online application system only.
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Job Summary
The Global Information Security (GIS) organization seeks to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. The role supports Enterprise Controls and Compliance (ECC) and leads control assurance programs and audit readiness efforts within Disney Entertainment and ESPN (Broadcast TV and Streaming) domains.
Responsibilities
Independent audit support for SOX 404 ITGCs, PII, PCI, and ISPS.
Collaborate with Enterprise Controls and Compliance (ECC) to scope systems and respective ITGCs.
Perform control health checks and remediation testing to address issues identified via audits and reviews.
Develop and lead the Control Assurance Programs (ISPS and SOX).
Lead Audit Readiness efforts to ensure proper system scoping, control validations, and timely onboarding of programs.
Participate in audit walkthrough meetings to establish internal testing procedures for automated controls, including control self-evaluations of new controls or processes.
Perform impact analysis and risk assessment on deficiency findings and related documentation.
Maintain the master Risk and Control Matrix for systems material to Disney Entertainment and ESPN (Broadcast TV and Streaming products).
Ensure timely management responses to audit findings in corporate systems (SOCD/SAD).
Oversee ISPS Management Audit coordination and open action plans.
Provide consultancy to Development leads to identify automation and efficiency opportunities to meet governance and compliance demands.
Manage GRC workflows around certifications and attestations.
Partner with leadership to support the PCI-DSS compliance program.
Develop training materials, coordinate training sessions, and monitor training compliance.
Must Haves
Minimum of 8 years of IT SOX experience and proven experience in supporting IT audit/compliance functions
Experience in people management
Thorough understanding of SOX ITGC and ICFR 404 standards and audit objectives
Interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cloud-based services, specifically AWS
Nice to Have
Experience and knowledge of NIST framework, ISO 27001, K-ISMS, GDPR
Experience with microservice architectures
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field; or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $138,900 to $186,200 per year. The actual base pay offered will reflect internal equity and may vary by geographic region, knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney’s stories and experiences reach consumers in more than 40 countries.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., part of The Walt Disney Company (Corporate). Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email is for accommodation requests related to accessibility of the online application system only.
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