Director - Digital Security

Los Angeles 5 months agoFull-time External
1.6m - 1.8m / yr
Description: • Director of Digital Security responsible for securing FOX’s direct-to-consumer digital products. • Play a mission-critical role in leading a dedicated engineering function focused on cybersecurity. • Partner with senior leaders to define and execute a comprehensive cloud security strategy. • Build and lead a high-performing team of cloud security engineers and maintain hands-on involvement. • Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. • Provide executive guidance during cloud-related incidents and vulnerability response efforts. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR). Requirements: • 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 3+ years in cloud security engineering leadership roles. • Demonstrated experience leading security functions for direct-to-consumer digital platforms or streaming services. • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing security engineering teams in large-scale cloud-native environments. • Expert-level knowledge of AWS cloud security architecture and services, with strong experience in identity, network, and application security. • Hands-on proficiency in building secure automation and tooling using Python, Golang, or equivalent. • Deep experience with cloud-native detection and response tools, SIEM platforms, and cloud infrastructure observability. • Mastery of Linux system administration, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps pipelines. • Thorough understanding of DNS, CDN, and application-layer defenses for modern web platforms. • Strong working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, OWASP, SLSA, Zero Trust) and regulatory controls (SOX, GDPR, PCI). • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting skills. • NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER: Prior experience leading or scaling security functions within a media, entertainment, or OTT environment. • Security certifications in cloud (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty). • Experience managing multi-region cloud infrastructure at scale. • Familiarity with modern risk quantification methods and GRC platforms. Benefits: • Annual discretionary bonus • Medical/dental/vision insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid time off • Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents • Benefits for Union represented employees according to collective bargaining agreement.