Manager, Information Security Productions

Sony Corporation
United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Security Management Cyber Threat Analysis Information Technology

Job description

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

The Information Security organization at Sony Pictures Entertainment is responsible for protecting our content, systems, and data from being stolen, damaged, or destroyed. To do so, we are continuously improving our tools, capabilities, and processes to stay ahead of evolving threats.

The Manager, Information Security Productions is accountable for operationalizing the Information Security Productions program across all SPE Intl productions. This includes driving consistent implementation of approved security standards, tools, and controls; ensuring data-driven visibility into production security risk; and supporting compliance and readiness reporting to leadership. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across Information Security, IT, S3, and production teams to embed security into creative workflows without friction, while ensuring protection of SPE’s most valuable assets-our stories and intellectual property.

This role will also ensure program consistency with regional and global counterparts, contribute to automation and standardization of key controls, and support ongoing improvement of information security for production practices across the production lifecycle.

Success in this role looks like:

  • Business leaders have near real-time visibility into production information security risk using meaningful, actionable metrics that drive timely and effective decision-making.
  • Consistent application of approved tools, workflows, and controls across productions, ensuring compliance and readiness reporting aligns with studio KPIs.
  • Production teams trust SPE to provide a secure, highly available, and easy-to-use digital production environment that safeguards our content and data.
  • Information Security, Physical Security, and IT operate as unified partners to protect SPE productions from concept to archive.
  • Within this organization, we value learning, agility, and collaboration. The Manager, Information Security Productions will be a key contributor to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s goal of being the most trusted studio in the industry.

What you’ll do:

Provide visibility and actionable insight into Information Security risk across active international productions.

  • Monitor, analyze, and report on production security posture and key control performance metrics for each production.
  • Partner with global InfoSec, Risk, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Training, and Governance teams to align production needs with enterprise programs.
  • Prepare and present dashboards and reports on security trends, compliance status, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support the development of production-specific metrics and KPIs to measure control effectiveness.
  • With IT and Physical Security, maintain security controls in place for productions to most effectively meet our business goals.

Operationalise the Production Information Security Program across International productions.

  • Ensure consistent implementation of approved security tools, policies, and workflows within productions.
  • Coordinate adoption of automated controls with productions, such as provisioning, watermarking, and access telemetry.
  • Support the standardization and scalability of production security practices across production titles and business units.

Ensure and track production security culture, awareness, and response readiness.

  • Amplify the reach of security training and awareness initiatives by coordinating rollout to productions, ensuring consistent messaging and participation tracking.
  • Gather feedback from productions to help refine information security for productions training and awareness efforts.
  • Partner with Incident Response to ensure clear communications, timely follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.
  • Track cultural and operational readiness indicators (e.g., onboarding rates, reporting engagement, post-incident improvements) to measure program maturity and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Typically 5+ years of relevant experience across Information Security, Information Technology, movie and television production, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of the technologies, tools and workflows used across movie and television production environments.
  • Knowledge of the processes, tools and practices used to protect confidential and sensitive information throughout the production lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with Information Security frameworks, standards and industry best practices, and an understanding of how they support business objectives is advantageous but not essential.
  • Ability to develop, maintain and analyse meaningful metrics to measure programme and process effectiveness.
  • Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively across technical, production and business teams.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
  • A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
  • Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave., Be a part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture that focuses on professional development, high performance and growth by leveraging structured programs that include OKRs (stretch for amazing) and modern development planning tools (e.g. competency model). Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
  • trusted partner
  • innovative problem solver
  • strategic thinker
  • change agent
  • effective communicator
  • learner and developer

About the company

At the heart of our creative entertainment company lies a deep commitment to technology, driving innovation across film, television, interactive media, and more. An agile, fast-paced environment empowers team members to solve complex, business-critical challenges while embracing cutting-edge tools, technical excellence, and imaginative thinking.

From our innovative technology-driven production studios to our dynamic Information Technology and Information Security teams to the people who support our creative talent and protect our content, help us forge the future of entertainment at Sony Pictures - where creativity meets technology to inspire audiences worldwide!, * Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.

  • Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action - our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
  • Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
  • Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
  • Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
  • Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
  • Free counselling and advisory service.
  • You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
  • The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.

In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com(opens in new window). Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable)., The constant evolution of technology and its role in shaping the entertainment industry is what excites me most. Working at Sony Pictures Entertainment has amplified this passion, exposing me to a world of innovation where I get to collaborate with incredibly diverse teams from around the globe. This unique opportunity to contribute to a global enterprise, including my relocation from Brazil to Miami, has given me a new appreciation for how technology connects us all. I am very proud to be part of a company that values inclusivity and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Cristiane Kadooka Executive Director, Regional IT - Latin America

I love working at SPE because of the incredible people-collaborative, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they do. As part of the IT team, I get to work on exciting new projects and explore advanced technologies that are shaping the future of our industry and business. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. It’s a dynamic environment that supports your career development and makes you feel proud to be here. Alex Kim Executive Director, Corporate IT - Culver City

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