Director of Product Security

The Role

• Lead and inspire a high-performing security team of three Product Security Engineers responsible for conducting global secure design reviews and threat modeling for direct-to-consumer products, including high-profile platforms like MAX.
• Provide technical leadership and manage security projects with precision from conception through global deployment and seamless handover.
• Develop strategy, support key performance indicators for the product security program
• Expertly conduct threat modeling to proactively identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities at the earliest stages of product development.
• Strategically support InfoSec SVP and VP leadership with technical direction and vision to implement a robust product security strategy for WBD.
• Collaborate seamlessly with senior DTC product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to design and develop secure, innovative features and functionalities for direct-to-consumer products.
• Implement security tooling and processes to scale architecture and product security reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the security of direct-to-consumer products and services, fostering a culture of security awareness and excellence within the organization.
• Manage and mentor technical staff in alignment with company policies and structures, overseeing the recruitment, training, and professional development of top-tier security personnel.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate security technologies and tools, staying ahead of the latest security trends and emerging threats.
• Develop and enforce industry-leading security best practices and standards for engineering teams, providing comprehensive guidance and training on secure coding and testing techniques.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on product security and secure software development.
• Proven leadership experience managing and inspiring high-performing security teams, including at least 5 Sr./Product Security Engineers.
• Extensive experience conducting secure design reviews and threat modeling for global direct-to-consumer products.
• Strong technical expertise in security architecture, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide visionary technical leadership and manage security projects from conception through global deployment and seamless handover.
• Expertise in threat modeling to proactively identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities at the earliest stages of product development.
• Experience collaborating with senior product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to design and develop secure, innovative features and functionalities.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to product security.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the security of direct-to-consumer products and services.
• Strong mentoring and management skills to oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of top-tier security personnel.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest security trends, emerging threats, and cutting-edge security technologies and tools.
• Experience developing and enforcing industry-leading security best practices and standards for engineering teams, with a focus on secure coding and testing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with InfoSec leadership and cross-functional teams.

If you: 

• Are excited to work in an international, fast-paced, multi-faceted media company. 
• Are comfortable ensuring timely escalation, responsiveness and follow through to meet deadlines.  
• Are knowledgeable of, and understand, the risk-based business impact approach to cybersecurity. 
• Are actively questioning and influencing actions needed to attain goals and targets. 
• Are comfortable driving initiatives forward without having direct control of staff. 

Then help us create the future with one of the world’s largest media & entertainment companies!

Please be informed that we will consider applications only in English version. ​

We offer

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work (3 days from the office, 2 days from home)
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to the Max platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
• Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces