Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

*Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our DC, Silver Spring, or Atlanta office.*

The WBD Security Engineering team empowers the WBD Global Information and Content Security (GICS) organization by supporting Security Engineering, Security Architecture, Threat Detection & Response, and other security functions through the deployment, management, and evolution of scalable, resilient, and intelligent security platforms.

The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer plays a key role in advancing WBD’s security capabilities by ensuring modern security tools, processes, and automation frameworks are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained. This role will focus on Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), SIEM, and emerging AI-driven security capabilities, with an emphasis on building a more intelligent and automated security ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SentinelOne (or comparable EDR platforms), Splunk (or similar SIEM tools), and hands-on exposure to AI/ML and generative AI technologies, including the ability to leverage vendor-native AI features and build custom automation or AI-driven solutions to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, engineer, and implement enterprise security technologies with a focus on EDR, SIEM, and AI-driven security capabilities
• Build, manage, and optimize enterprise security platforms, including SentinelOne and Splunk (or equivalent tools)
• Integrate AI and automation into security operations to improve detection, response, and remediation workflows
• Identify opportunities to enhance the organization’s overall security posture through modern tooling and intelligent automation

Core Focus Areas

EDR & Endpoint Security

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of SentinelOne (or similar EDR platforms)
• Develop and tune detection rules, behavioral analytics, and response mechanisms
• Investigate endpoint threats and improve response playbooks and automation
• Ensure endpoint visibility, coverage, and resilience across environments

SIEM & Data Analytics (Splunk or Equivalent)

• Design and maintain SIEM solutions to support centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting
• Ingest and normalize data from diverse sources (endpoints, network, cloud, applications)
• Develop dashboards, alerts, and detection use cases to support SOC operations
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of SIEM platforms

(Note: Splunk experience remains important, but flexibility with other SIEM platforms is acceptable.)

AI, Automation & Innovation

• Leverage built-in AI capabilities within security tools (EDR, SIEM, SOAR, etc.)
• Design and implement AI-driven workflows, including the use of generative AI and AI agents for threat analysis, triage, and response
• Build or integrate automation using scripting (Python, APIs) and orchestration tools
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI/ML security technologies to enhance detection and response

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SOC, engineering, and infrastructure teams to integrate security tools across the enterprise
• Conduct security assessments and continuously improve detection and response capabilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and integration issues
• Develop documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams

Qualifications & Experiences: 

• 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms (EDR, SIEM, SOAR)
• Strong experience with SentinelOne (or similar EDR solutions)
• Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms in large-scale environments
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML, generative AI, or security automation use cases
• Experience building or integrating AI-driven workflows, scripts, or agents is highly desirable
• Proficiency in scripting (Python or similar) for automation and integrations
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security integrations
• Strong understanding of security architecture, threat detection, and incident response
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks

Not required but preferred experience: 

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP)
• Splunk certifications or equivalent SIEM expertise
• Experience with SOAR platforms and automation frameworks
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks, LLMs, or security-focused AI tooling

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $121,100.00 - $224,900.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.