Cybersecurity engineer iv

Business Unit/Group: GICS – Security Engineering

Requisition Number: 41185-1

Intended Start Date: 11/2/2026

Contract Duration: 6-months

Possibility For Extension / Conversion? Yes, conversion if hybrid. No conversion if remote. Always possible for extension.

Max Hourly Pay Rate: $106.08/hr

OT Required / Expected? No OT; possible on-call.

WB Games Resource(s)? No

CNN Resource(s)? No

What We Do/Project

The WBD Security Engineering team empowers the WBD Global Information and Content Security (GICS) teams by supporting the Security Engineering, Security Architecture, Threat Detection and Response, and other Security teams/functions through the deployment, management, and maintenance of shared, reliable, and extensible security platforms/systems. The security engineer plays a key role in the GICS security engineering team, ensuring that security best practices are followed and that tools and processes that support a secure platform are maintained and kept up to date.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Implement design reviews to evaluate security controls
• Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture of WBD
• Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively
• Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate WBD security goals and vision.
• Have a team player mentality; strive to contribute to team cohesion however can work independently if the need arises
• Plan, design, engineer and implement security-related technologies
• Understanding technical security issues, their implications within WBD business units and able to effectively communicate them to management and other business leaders.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure – including software and hardware in cloud environments, as well as on-premises.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to regularly determine the effectiveness of security platforms and identify areas of improvement.
• Host and operating systems hardening, auditing, monitoring and logging with appropriate security controls and best practices while meeting security best practices and business goals
• Research and explore emerging security technologies and determine their appropriate use within the company.
• Prepare, document, and create standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Crosstrain and mentor other team members as needed

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1. Implementing advanced cyber security technology in a complex environment
   • 8+ years of experience; Hands-on experience in security engineering, hands-on experience in building, designing, and maintaining enterprise security tools.
2. Scripting experience (using Python, Go, or other equivalent languages)
   • 8+ years of experience.
3. Hands-on Experience with automation technologies
   • 5+ Years of experience; Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.
4. Linux Experience.
   • 8+ years of experience; Ability to construct and maintain complex network infrastructures.

Technology requirements:

Engineer and administer security platforms including SIEM/SOAR systems, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, anomaly detection, and cloud analysis. Experience in managing the Brinqa vulnerability management platform and experience with Groovy programming language. Must have 5+ years of scripting experience (using Python or other equivalent languages). Hands-on Experience in public cloud infrastructures like AWS (Amazon Web Services).

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1. Security and Cloud certifications are a plus. (CISSP, Splunk Admin, AWS Solution architect).
2. Media/entertainment or distributed global network experience.

Soft Skills

1. Hands-on technical experience with networking and computing system architectures, specifically, the security aspects thereof.
2. Thorough understanding of information security principles, techniques, principles, policy frameworks, and best practices.
3. Hands-on technical experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks and how they affect architecture designs and review.

Education / Certifications

None required, but certifications preferred.

Interview Process / Next Steps

1. 1 round screening with HM
2. 2nd round technical with security engineer and possibly including the HM (will be on-site)

Additional Notes

Sourcing out of MD – Silver Spring, DC, or ATL – Techwood. Open to remote, although not preferred. Hybrid schedule, especially if wanting to convert. Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Warner Bros. Discovery through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Warner Bros. Discovery. This role is eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental & vision Hospital plans 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Company paid short and long-term disability Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us. *We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.