Senior Director of Security Software Engineering, Live Nation
$240-300k
Office located in Beverly Hills, CA
Entertainment events promoter and producer
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Entertainment events promoter and producer
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$240-300k
Office located in Beverly Hills, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
Live Nation's mission is to help live music fans more easily and quickly find concert tickets and information about their favourite artists and venues.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- In-depth understanding of modern security practices, including ShiftLeft, Zero-Trust, and threat modeling
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams
- Strong background in application security, cloud security, and secure software development practices
- Experience with purple team operations and offensive security techniques
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) preferred
- Visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate and prepare for emerging security threats
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively about security challenges
- Collaborative approach, with experience working across different departments and levels of an organization
- Passion for staying current with the latest security trends, tools, and methodologies
- Experience in the entertainment or ticketing industry is a plus
What the job involves
- The Security Engineering function at Ticketmaster connects our core engineering work with modern security practices
- Working directly with our development teams worldwide, this group guides the implementation of security measures that protect our platform and our customers
- The role offers the chance to work with advanced technology while shaping security practices for a major entertainment platform that serves millions of fans
- Our security work directly impacts how we build and maintain our products, making this a key part of Ticketmaster's technology strategy
- Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you'll build and lead a security engineering team that fundamentally changes how we approach software security
- By embedding security practices into the earliest stages of development, your team will help developers catch and address potential issues when they're easiest to fix
- This role sits at the heart of our engineering organization, reflecting our commitment to making security an essential part of how we build software
- Your team will implement systematic, bottom-up threat modelling practices, guiding development groups in identifying security challenges before developing solutions
- Working as trusted advisors, your engineers will review designs and provide hands-on consultation, focusing particularly on application security
- This consultative approach means partnering with development teams early and often, ensuring that security becomes a natural part of the development process rather than a hurdle to overcome
- The team will drive cultural transformation by helping development groups understand and embed zero trust principles into their daily work
- Through education and hands-on guidance, security will become fundamental to our development practices
- Through ongoing consultation, analysis, and discovery efforts with development teams, you will identify entire classes of security defects and vulnerabilities across the organization
- These insights will shape strategic recommendations for the Chief Engineer, CTO, and other senior partners, outlining how to address these challenges at scale
- Success in this role means creating a team that finds security problems and shapes enterprise-wide solutions that strengthen our security
- At Ticketmaster, security isn't just about protecting data – it's about maintaining the trust of millions of fans who rely on us to connect them with live entertainment experiences
- Our platform handles high-demand ticket sales for some of the world's biggest events, making security both challenging and rewarding
- Every security improvement your team implements directly affects how fans experience these moments, from seamless ticket purchases to smooth venue entry
- You'll be working at the scale of major entertainment events, where security decisions impact millions of transactions and fan experiences in real-time
- Implement shift-left security practices and zero trust principles across the development lifecycle. Drive the integration of security controls early in the SDLC and establish security tools and processes that support these principles
- Identify entire classes of security defects and vulnerabilities through systematic analysis of development practices and security incidents
- Develop comprehensive security strategies and recommendations for executive leadership on addressing these challenges at scale. Create and manage security budgets while tracking key metrics that demonstrate security improvement
- Provide security guidance across departments, focusing on application security. Develop and deliver security awareness programs while acting as a security champion throughout the organization
Our take
Live Nation is the world's leading live entertainment company, sitting at the top of the market in live events and ticketing. Formed in 2009, it is a major international company, with key business segments made up of concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship and advertising.
Despite its dominant position in the market, the company saw an 84% drop in revenue during 2020 and the closure of live events. Since then, however, demand has been stronger than ever for their ticket sales. This is a reflection that live events remain a clear priority for consumers and has been further reflected in Live Nation's acquisitions of companies - like Goodlive - that complement and bolster Live Nation's portfolio.
In addition to live events, a key area to watch for Live Nation will be the rise of online concert streaming, like that undertaken by competitors such as Driift. Major festivals such as Glastonbury have trialled online concerts with mixed reviews. If it proves successful, this could be a major new section of the entertainment market and a big potential part of Live Nation's future ventures.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
- HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
- WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
- FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
- CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
- OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
Company HQ
Barbican, London, UK
Leadership
Michael Rapino
(President and CEO, not founder)They worked for 10 years in various marketing and entertainment capacities at Labatt’s Breweries of Canada. They held several roles at Clear Channel Communications, including President and CEO of Global Music. They were named CEO and President of Live Nation in 2005.
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