At Disney, we are storytellers. We make theimpossible,possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technology leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around theworld,a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, streaming services and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — andwe’reconstantly looking for new ways to enhance and protect these exciting experiences.
The Global Information Security (GIS) group provides services and solutions to protect the value and use of Disney’s information through risk evaluation, collaboration, standardization, enforcement, operations, and education across the enterprise.We protect the brand and reputation while enabling and supporting businessobjectives.
The Vice President, Information Security Strategy, Engagement, and Architectureis responsible forestablishingand maintaining an enterprise-wide and globally oriented information security strategy to ensure information assets are protected. The VP,SEAwill lead the evaluation and integration ofcutting-edgesecurity technologies to protect Disney’s expanding digital footprint. The position is also responsible for owning the consultative strategy of the organization,centralizingand standardizing our approach for architecture guidance and security solution development throughout the organization across all segments.In this role, theVP,SEA will also provide technical guidance and counsel to GIS leadership, extended TLT leadership, and The Walt Disney Company Executive Team where appropriate.
To protect TWDC customers and brands against an evolving and sophisticated set of global threat actors, this roleleadsthe ongoing and iterative assessment of the products and services used by GIS. This accountability extends from the governance through to execution of all security components for physical and digital operations (hardware, software, network, cloud, developmentenvironmentsand facilities).
The successful candidate must be results-driven and able to articulate complex concepts to all audiences, ranging from technical contributors to executive leadership, inside and outside the company; and is innately curious and passionate about information security and The Walt Disney Company.
Set the enterprise security vision. Own and evolve Disney’s global information security strategy, architecture, and roadmap across cloud, applications, networks, data, and emerging technologies.
Lead technology strategy and innovation. Evaluate and integrate modern security capabilities, including AI/ML-based detection, IoT, and new platforms supporting Disney’s digital and physical experiences.
Drive risk governance and assurance. Establish and oversee security governance, metrics, and risk management frameworks spanning cybersecurity, privacy, SOX, resilience, andthird‑partyrisk.
Required Qualifications & Skills
15+ years of progressive leadership in cybersecurity, risk, and technology for large, complex, global organizations; prior CISO experience preferred.
Deep technical foundation across infrastructure, software, cloud, data, and modern digital platformspaired with strong business judgment and executive presence.
Familiarity with leading security, privacy, and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT, GDPR); relevant certifications are a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in [location] is $251,900.00-$337,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
