Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Summary

Join NBCUniversal's NBCU Consumer Product Security team as a Principal Cyber Security Engineer. Partner with Global Streaming Technology and Cyber Security organizations to ensure secure technology design and deployment, aligned with Cyber Security and enterprise technology strategies. Conduct end-to-end security and threat analysis of enterprise initiatives, incorporating Information Security best practices. Function as a technical and engineering subject matter expert across various Cyber Security technology areas. Collaborate across the Cyber organization and with business stakeholders to provide security guidance and mitigation requirements. Effectively communicate the importance of key Cyber initiatives to gain business support and buy-in. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to NBCUniversal's evolution of processes and services.

Requirements

• Extensive experience partnering with business and technical teams to architect and deliver Cyber solutions
• Extensive experience consulting with business teams regarding threat mitigation best practices in one or more technical areas (Perimeter Security, Application Security, Core Systems, EDR, Cloud etc…)
• Deep understanding of Threat Modeling: ability to assess and manage security risk in large-scale systems, including streaming platforms, authentication systems, content delivery networks (CDN’s) and user data protection
• Strong knowledge of security principles applied during the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and secure coding practices
• Experience in Consumer-Facing Applications: Direct experience with security products or services consumed by millions of users, particularly in streaming media, OTT platforms, or digital media services
• Detailed knowledge of common Cloud Services offered (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and the different potential risks posed by each
• Ability to explain common threats to components including Network, Cloud, Web and Application environments
• Knowledge of best practices in the Cyber Security industry, including remediations for OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, CIS Critical Security controls, and NIST Cloud Security guidelines
• Advanced technical knowledge in at least one of the above listed Cyber security areas, highlighting your ability to navigate complex challenges
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence
• Willingness to provide mentorship to all members of the team
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills tailoring to both technical, and non-technical audiences
• Experience developing and documenting security guidelines, security best practices, and reference architectures
• Experience creating architecture diagrams communicating secure designs and controls
• Excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritize multiple concurrent projects

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technical teams to architect and deliver Cyber solutions
• Consult with business teams regarding threat mitigation best practices in one or more technical areas (Perimeter Security, Application Security, Core Systems, EDR, Cloud etc…)
• Assess and manage security risk in large-scale systems, including streaming platforms, authentication systems, content delivery networks (CDN’s) and user data protection
• Apply security principles during the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and secure coding practices
• Work with security products or services consumed by millions of users, particularly in streaming media, OTT platforms, or digital media services
• Understand common Cloud Services offered (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and the different potential risks posed by each
• Explain common threats to components including Network, Cloud, Web and Application environments
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure Cyber requirements are understood and clear during all phases of a project
• Understand best practices in the Cyber Security industry, including remediations for OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, CIS Critical Security controls, and NIST Cloud Security guidelines
• Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge in at least one of the listed Cyber security areas
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence
• Provide mentorship to all members of the team
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills, tailoring to both technical, and non-technical audiences
• Develop and document security guidelines, security best practices, and reference architectures
• Create architecture diagrams communicating secure designs and controls
• Possess excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritize multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Degree is not required, relevant experience in the above mentioned areas prioritized
• Understanding of various data and privacy regulations, including PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA
• A firm understanding of Cybersecurity Engineering/Operations, Incident Response, and GRC functions
• Empathy for engineering teams with the ability to balance security guidelines and policies with operational needs to maintain desired end-state corporate security posture