Lead Security Operations Engineer, Take Two Interactive

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase plan

JavaScript

Python

Bash

Splunk

Powershell

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

Video game publisher

Be an early applicant

Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase plan

JavaScript

Python

Bash

Splunk

Powershell

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Experience: 5+ years’ experience as a SOAR Engineer. Previous experience as a Security Engineer or as a Security Operations analyst is a plus
Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in designing, building, and maintaining automated security workflows and playbooks using a SOAR platform to integrate and orchestrate security tools like SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex security challenges, find opportunities to automate repetitive manual tasks, and develop data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and accelerate incident response
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with a leading SOAR platform (Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, Tines or Splunk Enterprise Security) coupled with advanced scripting skills in Python to create custom integrations and sophisticated automation workflows

Desirable

Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as GCED, GCIH, GMON, CEH, etc. or other certifications from organizations like ISC2 or CompTIA
Scripting Skills: Proficiency in programming and scripting languages common to security such as Python, Go, Bash, or Powershell, Javascript
Security Frameworks: Knowledge of security frameworks including MITRE Att&CK, NIST, etc
Leadership Experience: Prior experience leading a small team or a project

What the job involves

We are looking for a Lead Security Operations Engineer to design, implement, and lead our Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform. In this role, you'll be the technical leader responsible for building and optimizing our security automation capabilities
You will work with a diverse set of technologies, including various security tools, APIs, and cloud services, to streamline our security operations and enhance our incident response efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding Take-Two and its labels systems, networks, and data
You will work with Take-Two's Information Security teams, reporting to the Director of Security Operations Engineering
SOAR Platform Management: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of SOAR playbooks, workflows, and integrations with other security tools
Automation and Optimization: Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve the speed and accuracy of security operations and incident response
Technical Leadership: Act as a domain expert for SOAR, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the security team
Collaboration and Strategy: Partner with other security teams to ensure SOAR capabilities align with the overall security strategy
Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for workflows and integrations, and develop reports to measure program success
Change Management and Maintenance: Assist with SOAR tool migrations, document all system changes, and stay ahead of the latest SOAR and automation trends

Our take

Parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles is Take-Two Interactive, one of the leading developers, publishers, and marketers of consumer interactive entertainment around the globe.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption 1&2, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock, and FarmVille.

The company is looking to enter the world of crypto and blockchain, beginning with Zynga's Web3 game Sugartown in 2023. When competitor Ubisoft became the first developer to launch NFTs, the move faced backlash as many users saw it as a cash grab, which has certainly influenced Take-Two’s delay in entering the market. Time will tell how this foray into blockchain pans out for Take-Two.

With its well-established catalog of games (with some highly anticipated title releases, including GTA 6) Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is well set to see continued success, not only as its subsidiaries expand but through the capitalization of future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.