Expert Detection and Response Engineer

R020300

Activision Blizzard is looking for a talented and motivated Expert Detection and Response Engineer to join its ranks. This role is part of a 24x7x365 global operations team which partners closely with other operational departments. The team adheres to a ‘follow the sun’ support model with typical shifts occurring during normal business hours per region. The ideal candidate is considered an expert in their field, has several years of training and experience in information security operations with broad experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, and is looking for an excellent opportunity to merge their twin passions for gaming and security.

Impact

• Work with multiple teams across security and the broader organization as a defining contributor to project success
• Champion information security objectives across the department and global organization
• Proactively identify security operations program issues and drive tangible improvements across all program functions
• Share knowledge and expertise team-wide and help the team resolve its most difficult challenges

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex detection engineering and incident response automation challenges
• Drive improvements to all security operations program metrics
• Lead efforts to reduce false positive security alerts and to improve the overall efficacy of custom detections
• Identify operational visibility gaps and drive improvements in deficient areas
• Champion organization-wide improvements in cloud environment monitoring strategies
• Create and enhance operating procedures and related documentation
• Monitor company networks for potential security risks or anomalies
• Perform security event analysis and triage
• Participate in the incident response process with an emphasis on driving program improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in an information security role (or relevant IT role) with a recent emphasis on detection engineering, automation of incident analysis, or forensics
• Expert-level experience with securing major operating systems and computer networks in a large enterprise environment
• Experience with all phases of a typical incident response process
• Experience with one or more scripting languages, especially for use in task automation
• Experience with enterprise SIEM solutions
• Experience with cloud security concepts and cloud monitoring strategies
• Experience with commercial and open-source endpoint security products (e.g., Endpoint Detection and Response, Antivirus, and related tools)
• Experience with advanced network intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Willingness to take part in an on-call rotation
• Willingness to work different shifts, holidays, or weekends if needed
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of company events
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Pluses

• Master’s degree in computer science or information security
• Security-related certifications
• Experience with managing complex security incidents
• Real passion for video games and most importantly, protecting them!

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.