[Hiring] Principal, Cybersecurity Eng 1 @DIRECTV

Role Description

DIRECTV is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity leader to serve as Principal, Cybersecurity Engineering with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping and sustaining DIRECTV's cybersecurity posture across multiple critical domains.

The ideal candidate will lead the development and enforcement of security policies, manage third-party vendor risk, drive security awareness initiatives, and provide GRC expertise in support of mergers and acquisitions activity.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as an escalation point and subject matter authority for complex GRC matters. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, HR, and executive leadership, including the CSO organization, while also mentoring junior cybersecurity team members and driving program maturity across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Deep working knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the media and telecommunications industry.
• Experience developing and maintaining security policies, standards, and control documentation.
• Proven track record managing supplier information security programs, including assessments, remediation tracking, and contract-level security requirements.
• Experience collaborating with Procurement and Legal teams to embed security into vendor lifecycle processes.
• 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.

Benefits

• DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees.
• The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

Company Description

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States.