Warner Bros. Discovery
CloudSecurityArchitect
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“Cloud Security Architect at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: Cloud Security, AWS, Architecture, Security. Serve as Cloud Security SME. Provide guidance on public cloud security architecture”
Industry & Context.
design pragmatic mitigation strategies; identify and mitigate security risks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
hands-on understanding of public cloud infrastructure components and architectures, demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate security risks in decentralized, hybrid, and multi-account cloud environments, Solid understanding of information security principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks, Proven experience designing, building, and securing AWS-based cloud environments, Ability to automate security processes end-to-end, Proficiency in at least one modern scripting or programming language (e. g. , Python, Go, or Node. js), foundational knowledge of IP networking concepts, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
Nice to Have
meaningful hands-on experience in exposure to GCP is a plus, One or more current cloud provider certifications, AWS: Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Security – Specialty, Azure: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP: Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Industry-recognized security certifications reflecting a security foundation, such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms and tooling, including CSPM/CNAPP solutions (e. g. , Wiz), SIEM and observability tools (e. g. , Splunk), cloud risk or asset management platforms (e. g. , Brinqa), Experience integrating security tooling and workflows with engineering collaboration platforms such as Slack, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines
What You'll Do.
Serve as Cloud Security SME
Provide guidance on public cloud security architecture
Identify cloud security risks
Design mitigation strategies
Influence implementation efforts
Design and produce architecture artifacts
Partner with product and platform engineering teams
and validate secure architectures
Provide hands-on IAM guidance
Review cloud architecture and AI/ML workloads
Advise development teams on secure design patterns
Engage with public cloud service providers
Evaluate and influence security features
Evaluate cloud security vendors and tools
Conduct proof-of-value assessments
Provide recommendations
Mentor and support junior cloud security team members
Develop and maintain cloud security documentation
Collaborate with senior leadership
Assess current and future cloud security requirements
Align solutions with business and technology strategy
Stay current with emerging cloud threats
Apply knowledge to improve cloud security posture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with engineering and product teams; Collaborate closely with cloud engineering and product teams; Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Full Job Description
**_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 work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our DC or Silver Spring office.*** The Cloud Security Architect is a hands-on security leader with deep expertise in designing, securing, and assessing enterprise-scale public cloud environments. As a lead member of the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Cloud Security team, this role partners closely with engineering and product teams to embed security into cloud architectures, platforms, and workflows across AWS, with a working knowledge and experience of Azure and GCP in case of emergency support/maintenance is required. **_Role Responsibilities_****:** * Serve as a Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Information Security organization, providing authoritative guidance on public cloud security architecture and engineering. * Proactively identify cloud security risks across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, design pragmatic mitigation strategies, and lead or influence implementation efforts in partnership with engineering teams. * Design and produce clear, actionable architecture and security design artifacts to enable the Cloud Security team to implement solutions, whether developed in-house or delivered via third-party vendors. * Partner closely with product and
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