Disney
Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering – Global Security Design & Engineering
Glendale, CA, USA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$156k-$209kDetected 25 days ago
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About the role
- The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader.
- Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
- Team Description: Global Security protects the people,, assets, information, and brand of The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated businesses.
Responsibilities
- Manager, Systems Engineering - Global Security Design & Engineering is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and governing the architecture of Global Security's core technology platforms.
- Manager, Systems Engineering GSD&E drives proactive lifecycle planning, reduces reliance on aging technologies, and enables strategic reinvestment into modern, high-performing platforms.
- Serve as the lead architect for Global Security technology platforms, including access control (e.g., Lenel OnGuard), video management (e.g., Genetec Security Center), and records management systems.
- Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, ensuring consistency, scalability, and interoperability across regions and business segments.
- Develop long-term platform strategies, including system lifecycle planning, modernization roadmaps, and decommissioning of legacy technologies.
- Solution Design & Technical Leadership:
- Design end-to-end system solutions that meet functional, operational, and security requirements across diverse environments.
- Partner with Enterprise Technology engineers to align system designs with broader enterprise architecture and infrastructure standards.
- Maintain physical and logical system architecture documentation to ensure alignment with production environments.
- Establish and enforce minimum system standards, design principles, and governance frameworks across all Global Security platforms.
Nice to have
- Experience in large, complex, matrixed organizations (e.g., media, entertainment, retail, or global enterprises).
- Familiarity with enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, and security data platforms.
- Knowledge of system lifecycle management, technical debt reduction, and modernization strategies.
- Experience with security system integrations and enterprise tools (e.g., identity systems, monitoring platforms).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP, TOGAF, or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
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Skills
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in security systems architecture, enterprise technology, or related technical field.
- Deep expertise in physical security platforms (e.g., access control, video management systems, records management).
- Proven experience designing and managing complex, multi-platform, enterprise-scale systems across multiple geographies.
- Strong understanding of system integration, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture principles.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Experience partnering with engineering teams and influencing technical decisions across organizations.
- Evaluate emerging security technologies and define adoption strategies aligned to business needs and threat landscape evolution.
- Conduct research and evaluation of off-the-shelf and emerging technologies to enhance Global Security capabilities.
- Participate in technical forums, training, and certifications to stay current on industry trends and innovations.
- Ensure Global Security remains technologically agile and prepared for evolving risks and operational demands.
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $155,700 - $208,700 per year.
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