Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering – Global Security Design & EngineeringThe Walt Disney Company • Glendale, Arizona, United States
Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering – Global Security Design & Engineering
The Walt Disney Company
- Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Glendale, Arizona, United States
À propos
Business: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Date posted: Jun. 26, 2026
Job Summary: This role will be on-site at least 4 days per week for teamwork and collaboration!
Department Description At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world‑class entertainment and technological leader, uniting theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, sports, news, movies, and a variety of other businesses with a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences.
The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross‑company collaborative innovation.
Team Description Global Security protects the people, properties, assets, information, and brand of The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated businesses. The Global Security Design & Engineering (GSDE) team delivers enterprise‑wide security technology solutions that reduce complexity, enhance interoperability, and enable data‑driven decision‑making. GSDE centralizes the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of security platforms across six international geographies.
What You’ll Do The Sr. 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. This role operates at the intersection of physical security systems, enterprise applications, and long‑term platform strategy. As the primary solution architect, this role ensures that systems such as access control, video management, and records management remain scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise standards. It drives proactive lifecycle planning, reduces reliance on aging technologies, and enables strategic reinvestment into modern, high‑performing platforms.
Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Platform Strategy
Lead architect for Global Security technology platforms, including access control, video management, 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.
Evaluate emerging security technologies and define adoption strategies aligned to business needs and threat landscape evolution.
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.
Standards, Governance & Optimization
Establish and enforce minimum system standards, design principles, and governance frameworks across all Global Security platforms.
Develop user guides and technical standards to ensure consistent system usage and reduce operational variability.
Identify and drive system optimization opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Cross‑Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Alignment
Act as the primary liaison between Global Security, GSDE, Enterprise Technology, and business unit stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectural designs.
Influence cross‑functional teams and senior leadership on technology strategy, platform decisions, and investment priorities.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
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.
Required Qualifications & 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 (CPP, PSP, CISSP, TOGAF, or equivalent).
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Compensation The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $155,700 – $208,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far‑reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world‑class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment.
About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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