Lead Security Operations Engineer

WHO WE ARE 

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

THE CHALLENGE

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. 

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

• 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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.

Great to Have

• 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 WE OFFER YOU

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth. As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in Ontario, Canada at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $164,300 CAD per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com