Lead Security Operations Engineer

Who We are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices 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 Will 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 New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 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.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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