Associate Security Engineer

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Cyber Security • $74,880 PA - $93,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Security Engineer will be part of Nexon America's Information Security team, focusing on company-wide security incident detection and response. Responsibilities include log analysis, security forensics, developing preventative security measures, communicating risks and mitigations, and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. The role requires experience in security monitoring, incident handling, system maintenance, threat hunting, or digital forensics. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Linux/Windows systems and possess strong communication and documentation skills. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience in security engineering
  • Linux/Windows expertise and logging
  • Security monitoring and incident handling
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in Python (preferred)
Good to have:
  • Experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Penetration testing experience
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account contributions
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness credit
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Catered lunches, happy hours
  • Hybrid work model

Job Details

Job Description

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 5 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

Nexon America Information Security team is expanding security support to multiple offices, and we are looking for candidates to join our Information Security (i.e., InfoSec) Team. InfoSec team’s mission is to help Nexon America, and U.S. offices prevent, monitor, remediate, communicate, and especially learn from security incidents. We’re looking for people with experience in security monitoring, incident handling, maintaining system, threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

  • Detect and respond to company-wide security incidents
  • Log analysis and Security forensics
  • Develop and implement preventative security measures (detection, monitoring, exploitation)
  • Communicate risks and mitigations across multiple audiences with varying levels of sensitivity
  • Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and possesses good written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience and/or education in Computer Infrastructure, endpoint, server or cloud security engineering, log aggregation, and/or penetration testing
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux/Windows tools/architecture and logging systems
  • Experience with one or more programming languages (Python is preferred)
  • Proficiency to communicate over a text-based medium (Slack, Email) and can succinctly document technical details

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Knowledge/Skills

  • Technical Skills
    • Security knowledge
      • Understanding of fundamental security concepts
      • Ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities using security tools
      • Basic understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms
      • Ability to assist in identifying and mitigating security incidents
      • Understanding security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS benchmarks
      • Knowledge of OS security (Windows, Linux) and basic hardening techniques
      • Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and basic network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
      • Some experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and log analysis
      • Ability to assess security risks and analyze incidents
  • Soft Skills
    • Strong communication skills for documenting findings, writing clear and concise reports, and effectively communicating complex security concepts
    • Ability to quickly pick up new security technologies and stay updated with threats
  • Preferred
    • Online gaming industry experience
    • Experience/knowledge with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and/or Azure
    • Development experience especially in security-related system

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (hourly)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $36.00 - $45.00 hourly.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.

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We are building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people. Our vision is to create high quality, innovative online games that create unforgettable experiences for players around the world.

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