The GIS Compliance team oversees ongoing security programs to evaluate the health of TWDC’s control environment. These programs include external audits, internal control validation, third party assessments, and ongoing consulting. The department is responsible for understanding and interpreting regulated controls and assessment requirements (Payment Card Industry, SOX, General Data Protection Regulations, Third Party Assessment) for TWDC.
Responsibilities of Role:
•Provide strategic leadership and continuous improvement for enterprise-wide IT security compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
•Manage and guide team performance by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and driving accountability to achieve measurable outcomes.
•Collaborate with senior leadership across departments to coordinate interdependencies, identify operational synergies, and support strategic initiatives.
•Exercise independent judgment in managing daily operations, proactively resolving team conflicts, and ensuring seamless execution of responsibilities.
•Exhibit strong leadership through cross-functional collaboration, strategic influence, and innovative problem-solving.
•Partner with IT, Legal, Security, External Audit, and executive stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of compliance objectives and risk mitigation strategies.
•Ensure all compliance requirements are thoroughly met, accurately documented, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Must Haves (Years of Experience, languages, programs, tools, etc.):
– 10+ years of IT audit, or IT security and/or compliance experience
– 5+ years leading and managing teams
– Prior experience working within a global media, entertainment organization or fortune 100 company
– Proven experience leading audits/assessments with complex environments
– Solid experience interpreting and auditing external security regulations
– Ability to assess risk, make informed decisions, and anticipate potential compliance challenges
– Ability to stay up to date with industry trends, emerging laws and new compliance requirements
– Effective at managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively – balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
– Good analytical and problem-solving skills
– Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication for partners (internal & external) in all roles and levels
– Ability to establish credibility and coordinate partnerships across segments
– Security certification (CISSP, CISA, GSEC) or comparable certification
Nice To Haves (see above):
– Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study,
Education:
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in California, Seattle and New York is $138,900.00 – $186,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
