LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – The Walt Disney Company is actively recruiting a Cybersecurity Technical Specialist for a project hire at Walt Disney World Resort, seeking to bolster its defenses in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The role, posted recently, focuses on supporting adn analyzing details systems, particularly within Operational Technology (OT) environments like utilities, manufacturing, and transportation – areas critical to the resortS operations.
The position will contribute to a team responsible for simplifying, optimizing, and organizing large datasets using Security Information and event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and other data-centric tools.
Disney emphasizes a preference for candidates holding cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, or GSEC. Experience with OT systems – specifically in sectors like utility, manufacturing, transportation, medical, or themed entertainment – is also highly valued.
This hire reflects Disney’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding its vast network of digital assets and guest data. The company, with operations in over 40 countries, serves hundreds of millions of guests annually and relies heavily on technology to deliver immersive experiences.
The role is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and the company affirms its commitment to equal opportunity employment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and other protected characteristics. Disney states it “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.”
