Security Architect

1 Hour ago • 2 Years + • Cyber Security

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Job Description

The Security Architect at EA will focus on improving the security and gameplay integrity of games and services. Responsibilities include leading complex design assessments across various platforms (PC, web, mobile, consoles), identifying and remediating security issues, translating design principles into requirements, and developing a deep understanding of EA products and architectures. The role also involves identifying and mitigating emergent security threats, creating educational materials, and collaborating with partner teams to make optimal design choices. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of experience designing and reviewing security controls for complex applications, knowledge in domains such as Game Security, Anti-Cheat, and Cloud Architecture, experience with threat modeling and Python, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience in security control design and review for complex applications
  • Knowledge in Game Security, Anti-Cheat, or Cloud Architecture
  • Threat modeling experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Python
  • Knowledge of Mobile Architecture, Networking, OS Internals, Web Frameworks, or Identity and Access Management
Perks:
  • Remote/Hybrid/On-site options
  • Paid time off
  • New parent leave
  • Free games

Description & Requirements

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

The Security Architect will report to the Senior Manager of the Security Architecture & Design team. Remote, hybrid and on-site options are available.

The Secure Product Engineering & Anti-Cheat Response organization ensures that all EA products are developed with security and gameplay integrity as a top priority. We partner with platform development teams and game studios to ensure that our players can enjoy playing games securely and fairly.

We are looking for a Security Architect to improve the security and gameplay integrity posture of our games and services. You will focus on the earliest stages of product design and development, working with partner teams to help them make the best design choices. You will find and fix security and gameplay integrity issues at scale.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead complex design assessments on EA products running on PC, web, mobile and consoles, identifying and driving the remediation of security issues while also translating design principles into requirements.

  • You will develop a broad and deep technical understanding of EA products, services and architectures, and use that understanding to guide your reviews and recommendations.

  • You will identify and distill external research, influencing how EA identifies and mitigates emergent security and gameplay integrity issues.

  • You will develop and deliver educational materials to raise security IQ across EA

Qualifications

  • 2+ Years Experience designing, recommending and reviewing security controls for complex applications.

  • Knowledge in two or more of the following domains: Game Security, User-Generated Experiences, Anti-Cheat, Mobile Architecture, Networking, OS Internals, Cloud Architecture, Web Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cryptography.

  • Experience with threat modeling methodologies.

  • Experience with Python preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written English skills.






About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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About The Company

We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you’re working from. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.

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