Cybersecurity Manager

Cybersecurity Manager, Sports ISO

NBCUniversal – Cybersecurity Organization

Stamford, CT (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

4-Month Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Pay Rate: $70–$80/hr | Conversion Salary: $140K–$160K

NBCUniversal is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager, Sports ISO to help lead cybersecurity initiatives across NBC Sports and related Operations & Technology teams. This role plays a critical part in protecting NBCUniversal’s most high-profile live sports events — including the Olympics, Super Bowl, and NBA coverage — while advancing the company’s overall cybersecurity maturity ahead of the 2025 Versant spinoff.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on cybersecurity leader with a balance of technical depth, communication skills, and experience supporting enterprise-level security operations in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sports and O&T leadership to execute NBCUniversal’s cybersecurity strategy.
• Translate business priorities into tactical, actionable cybersecurity plans.
• Support incident response coordination, risk assessments, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Monitor and report on cybersecurity metrics and KPIs for leadership visibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to align on security best practices across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Provide guidance on security policies, architecture, and control implementation.
• Serve as a cybersecurity representative during major sports event planning and execution cycles.
• Support ongoing audit, compliance, and incident response activities across multiple teams.

Requirements

Experience:

• 8 years of IT experience with a focus on cybersecurity operations or engineering.
• 3–5 years in a cybersecurity leadership, management, or technical program delivery role.
• Strong background in enterprise-level incident response, risk management, and threat analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with cloud security, identity management, incident response, and/or cyber defense.
• Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, system workflows, and architecture documentation.
• Familiarity with broadcast or media infrastructure (encoders, transcoders, audio/comms) preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and business teams.
• Capable of translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments.
• Passion for sports and live event operations a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity functions within media, entertainment, or live production environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Familiarity with global compliance, audit, and privacy frameworks.

Interview Expectations

1. 20–30 minute initial call with a Brooksource recruiter.
2. 20-30 minutes video call with a Brooksource recruiter.
3. 1-hour panel interview with NBCUniversal Cybersecurity leadership.
4. Feedback within one week of final interview

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