Principal Cyber Security Engineer

NBCUniversal
London
9 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Principal Engineer - Product Security

Senior or Principal Security Consultant (Risk Management)

PES Lead Engineer/Principal Engineer

Head of IT - Southampton

Head of Digital Transformation

Principal Firmware Engineer

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to be part of our NBCU Consumer Product Security team. This Principal Cyber Security Engineer will partner with the Global Streaming Technology and Cyber Security organisations to ensure technology is designed and deployed securely and aligned with Cyber Security and enterprise technology strategies.

The successful candidate will be joining NBCUniversal at an exciting time as we evolve our process and services. The Principal Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for conducting end to end security and threat analysis of enterprise initiatives involving new or modified technology deployments; ensuring that they incorporate Information Security best practices and guidelines into system designs. This individual will function as a technical and engineering subject matter expert across various Cyber Security technology areas with a focus on network, application, cloud, and enterprise security controls. The analysis will involve collaboration across the Cyber organisation, partnership with business stakeholders, and will result in security guidance and/or mitigation requirements.

Finally, a successful candidate will effectively communicate the importance of key Cyber initiatives and services to obtain support, trust and buy-in from the business.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience partnering with business and technical teams to architect and deliver Cyber solutions.
  • Extensive experience consulting with business teams regarding threat mitigation best practices in one or more technical areas (Perimeter Security, Application Security, Core Systems, EDR, Cloud etc…).
  • Deep understanding of Threat Modeling: ability to assess and manage security risk in large-scale systems, including streaming platforms, authentication systems, content delivery networks (CDN’s) and user data protection.
  • Strong knowledge of security principles applied during the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and secure coding practices.
  • Experience in Consumer-Facing Applications: Direct experience with security products or services consumed by millions of users, particularly in streaming media, OTT platforms, or digital media services.
  • Detailed knowledge of common Cloud Services offered (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and the different potential risks posed by each.
  • Explain common threats to components including Network, Cloud, Web and Application environments.
  • Collaborate with other staff to ensure Cyber requirements are understood and clear during all phases of a project.
  • Knowledge of best practices in the Cyber Security industry, including remediations for OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, CIS Critical Security controls, and NIST Cloud Security guidelines.
  • Advanced technical knowledge in at least one of the above listed Cyber security areas, highlighting your ability to navigate complex challenges.
  • Give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence.
  • Willingness to provide mentorship to all members of the team.
  • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills tailoring to both technical, and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience developing and documenting security guidelines, security best practices, and reference architectures.
  • Experience creating architecture diagrams communicating secure designs and controls.
  • Excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritise multiple concurrent projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Formal Degree is not required, relevant experience in the above mentioned areas prioritised.
  • Understanding of various data and privacy regulations, including PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA.
  • A firm understanding of Cybersecurity Engineering/Operations, Incident Response, and GRC functions.
  • Empathy for engineering teams with the ability to balance security guidelines and policies with operational needs to maintain desired end-state corporate security posture.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .

J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Cyber Security Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Cyber Security Job?

If you are trying to build or move forward in a cyber security career, it can feel like the list of tools you are expected to know never ends. One job advert asks for SIEM platforms, another mentions penetration testing tools, another lists cloud security, threat intelligence platforms, endpoint detection, scripting languages and compliance frameworks. Scroll LinkedIn and it gets worse. Everyone seems to “know” dozens of tools, certifications and platforms. Here is the reality most cyber security hiring managers agree on: they are not hiring you because you know every tool. They are hiring you because you understand risk, can think like an attacker and a defender, follow process, communicate clearly and make good decisions under pressure. Tools matter — but only when they support those outcomes. So how many cyber security tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific and how to focus your learning so you look credible, not overwhelmed.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cyber Security Job Applications (UK Guide)

If you want to stand out in the highly competitive world of cyber security job applications, you need to understand what hiring managers look for before they even finish reading a CV. Cyber security hiring managers scan applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. They assess not just your technical ability, but your judgement, professionalism, clarity, risk awareness and evidence of impact. This guide explains what hiring managers look for first in cyber security applications across roles like Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Security Architect, Governance Risk and Compliance specialists and Cloud Security positions. Use this as a practical, step-by-step checklist to sharpen your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letter and portfolio before you apply on www.cybersecurityjobs.tech .

The Skills Gap in Cyber Security Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Cyber security has become one of the most critical disciplines in the modern economy. From protecting financial systems and healthcare data to securing national infrastructure, cloud platforms and supply chains, cyber security professionals now sit at the frontline of digital trust. Demand for cyber security talent in the UK has surged. Job vacancies remain high, salaries continue to rise, and organisations across every sector report difficulty hiring skilled professionals. Yet despite this demand, many graduates struggle to break into cyber security roles and employers consistently report that candidates are not job-ready. The problem is not intelligence, ambition or academic effort. It is a persistent and widening skills gap between university education and real-world cyber security work. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they routinely miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cyber security.