Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

DIRECTV

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer focusing on Governance, Risk, and Compliance at DIRECTV. Leading enterprise-level GRC programs and mentoring cybersecurity professionals.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,194 - $221,818 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program Leadership
Supplier Information Security Management
Security Awareness and Phishing Simulation Program
Mergers and Acquisitions Security Support
Security Project Engagement Leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 – 5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with a strong concentration in GRC.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level GRC programs in a complex, matrixed organization.
Deep working knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the media and telecommunications industry.
Proven track record managing supplier information security programs, including assessments, remediation tracking, and contract-level security requirements.
Hands-on experience designing and managing phishing simulation programs, preferably using Proofpoint.
Prior involvement in M&A cybersecurity due diligence, risk assessments, and post-merger integration planning is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead security projects from initiation through completion, managing timelines, risks, and executive-level communications.
Experience mentoring and developing cybersecurity professionals.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent industry-recognized certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityGRCNIST Cybersecurity Frameworksupplier information security managementphishing simulationrisk assessmentsM&A cybersecurity due diligenceproject managementremediation trackingcontract-level security requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsrisk management

Certifications

CISSPCISMCRISC