Sr. Cyber Infrastructure Engineer

NBCUniversal • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

79d • $125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

As a senior technical leader within the Versant Cyber Defense Infrastructure organization, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding the company's digital assets. This is a pivotal, hands-on role where you will architect, build, and run the critical security platforms that defend our web applications and secure the software development lifecycle. You will have the strategic autonomy to shape our technical roadmap, directly protecting the integrity of world-renowned brands and enabling the business to innovate securely. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and proactively evolving our security posture against emerging threats, and excels at managing strategic partnerships, including the oversight of our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a hands-on cybersecurity engineering role.
• Demonstrated expertise in software and application security principles, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integration.
• Deep understanding of web protocols and technologies (HTTP, TLS/SSL, DNS) and network security architecture.
• Extensive experience with at least one major public cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud security services and infrastructure-as-code.
• Proficient in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from concept to completion, solve complex problems with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive hands-on experience engineering and managing security tools like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto firewalls, WAFs, Qualys, Snyk, or Wiz.
• Proven experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines and automating security workflows.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as DevOps, SRE, and Application Development to embed security into their workflows.
• Familiarity with leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in cybersecurity for threat detection and response.
• In-depth knowledge of security compliance frameworks such as NIST, PCI/DSS, or ISO 27001.
• Advanced skills in log analysis, threat hunting, and incident response using monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk SIEM).
• Experience with email security platforms like Proofpoint or brand protection tools like ZeroFox.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or cloud-specific security certs).
• Master's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of core application security systems, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and cloud-native security tools like Snyk and Wiz.
• Own the strategy and daily operations for application protection platforms, such as web application firewalls (WAFs), Palo Alto firewalls, and bot mitigation services.
• Serve as a primary technical escalation point for complex security issues, providing expert guidance to internal engineering and development teams.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), overseeing daily operations, managing technical escalations, and ensuring service delivery aligns with Versant's security standards.
• Architect and implement resilient, scalable, and automated security solutions across a global, 24x7 enterprise.
• Identify opportunities for and lead the development of automation to improve security workflows and reduce manual tasks.
• Contribute to the long-term strategic roadmap for cyber defense infrastructure by evaluating emerging threats, new technologies, and the application of AI/ML for advanced threat detection.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of security controls and report on posture to leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers, foster a strong security culture, and advocate for security best practices across the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees