Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Position Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Location: Remote or On Premise Reports To: SVP, Cybersecurity, TKO Department / Division: IT, Cybersecurity

I. About TKO:

TKO Group Holdings, (TKO) is an exciting new company comprised of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Professional Bull Riders (PBR), IMG, On Location Experiences, and World Wresting Entertainment (WWE). TKO is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to play a critical role in the safeguarding of the organization’s critical systems and data.

II. Position Summary:

Supports the maturing of the organization’s cybersecurity posture by further establishing and delivering on key strategic initiatives. Recommends, configures, enhances, and maintains relevant security systems and tools based on areas of responsibilities and current threat landscape. Works with cross-functional teams to drive broad-reaching technology initiatives related to cybersecurity. Manages and contains information cybersecurity incidents and events to protect critical assets, intellectual property, related data, and the company’s reputation. Maintains cybersecurity-focused programs to ensure the organization is prepared to protect, detect, respond, and recover from a cyber-attack. Promotes best practices, implements, and maintains critical cybersecurity controls, supporting processes and procedures. Aligns closely with the Cybersecurity Architect and Security Operations functions (internal and/or outsourced) Liaise with other technical and business teams regarding secure architecture, management, and monitoring events to ensure threat indicators are rated by severity and responded to in a manner consistent with the threat. Works in partnership with the technology departments and provides support for infrastructure/networking, cloud and platform, enterprise applications, web development, content engineering and data technology divisions as it relates to security best practices. Works collaboratively with the data privacy and compliance team to prioritize risk remediation efforts. Participates in on-call after-hours support rotation to ensure that critical performance issues are resolved, and security events and incidents are addressed in a timely manner, in accordance with internal SLAs. Support management of managed security services provider (MSSP) and threat intelligence vendors.

IV. Qualifications:

Education: 4-year degree in computer science or related combined work/education experience. Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) a plus.

VI. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Hands on experience in related cybersecurity technologies and tools. Including but not limited to Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Web Application Firewalls (WAP), Unified Threat Management (UTM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Access Control (NAC), Endpoint Detect and Response (EDR), security appliances, software, and vendor specific utilities. Experience in security related programs. Including but not limited to vulnerability and patch management, application security, IoT security, and mobile security. Experience in supporting Microsoft EntraID (Azure AD), Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server and Linux Server platforms. Experience in working in an Information Technology organization supporting a corporate environment. Experience in Identity Access Management (IAM). Experience in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms or other authentication methods. Experience in or hands on experience with secure configuration management and system hardening. Experience in cloud security (AWS, Google, or Azure) a plus. Experience in computer forensics and cyber incident investigations a plus. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, and the OSI Model. Knowledge of NIST Controls, the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and ISO/IEC 27000 series frameworks. Knowledge of or experience in deployment of the Center of Internet Security (CSC) Critical Security Controls (CSC) top 18. Ability to analyze complex information and identify key and relevant points, including communicating in a relevant and easy to understand manner. Strong operational and process background. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, well-organized, and able to manage time efficiently. Team player with ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels. Ability to maintain constructive and collaborative demeanor in stressful situations, including incident response. Ability to make timely critical decisions with limited and / or ambiguous information Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $142,500 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $190,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

About WWE WWE®

is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video‑on‑demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

About UFC UFC®

is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About IMG IMG

is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi‑channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

About PBR PBR

is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.

About On Location On Location

is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

About Zuffa Boxing Zuffa Boxing

is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day‑to‑day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.