Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for acting as a lead technical resource for cybersecurity efforts at Starz. The position will assist with implementation and operation of technical solutions and processes, across a broad base of disciplines, to maintain a world-class security posture for Starz' infrastructure and media assets within hosted and cloud environments. A successful candidate has a traditional IT background, understanding of cloud computing environments, expertise in information security processes, technology controls, and compliance, as well as strong communication skills. This position also needs to effectively manage business and technology processes and projects with cross-functional teams and deliver according to plan.

Responsibilities
• Partner with Starz IT teams to design and implement secure infrastructure and applications. Assists in or facilitates the implementation of alternative reducing or mitigating controls.
• Engineer and manage traditional security technology solutions for the company across a range of Information Security areas, such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, and firewall. Act as a technical resource for these solutions.
• Engineer and manage platform-agnostic security solutions for the company based on CIS 8.0 frameworks. Act as a primary technical resource for these solutions.
• Assess vulnerability issues, ranging from traditional virtualized computing, through containerized solutions, and serverless technologies. Analyzes gaps, identifies potential issues and recommends corrective measures to ensure the integrity of the Starz's security posture.
• Translate business requirements into successful process and technology solutions.
• Participates in the selection, configuration, and maintenance of information security hardware and software.
• Participates in conducting due diligence reviews of potential Information Security vendors, products and outsourced services.
• Participate in a cross-functional Security Incident Response Team to resolve security incidents for Starz.

Qualification & Skills
• Minimum 5 years experience in Information Technology, with at least 2 years direct experience in Information Security.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Security, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Solid experience with cloud based security risks and solutions.
• Experience with network security, including a firm understanding of network architecture and protocols, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
• Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Experience with authentication and authorization solutions including two-factor authentication, PKI, OAuth or Modern auth.
• Ability to exercise initiative and decision-making skills when problem-solving.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to work positively and supportively with managers, peers and other employees.
• Excellent analytical ability, consultative skills, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate across various levels. Ability to influence others is critical to success.
• Proven ability and desire to understand and develop expertise on new technologies quickly.

Nice to Haves
• Technical breadth in security aspects of various cloud platforms, as well as traditional operating systems, software, communications, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN and network protocols.
• Technical breadth across several disciplines, with exposure to and ability to generate solutions across several facets of IT such as systems engineering, information analysis, monitoring/management, database management, software development, and network engineering.
• Prior experience with implementation and tuning of SIEM technology.
• Relevant Information Security certifications (any of CISSP, CISA, GIAC, etc).
• Must be able to drive solutions in a collaborative manner, obtain clear requirements, analyze and articulate risk, identify issues and alternatives and recommend solutions commensurate with risk.
• Must be well organized with excellent follow up skills to meet deadlines, coordinates work of others while fostering team work and cooperation; able handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience in a broadcast environment a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.

About Starz

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7,500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$83,500 - $129,300

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv596m-3-21-233-41-42 in your application.