Security Operations Engineer (Contract)

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Cyber Security

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • Cloud Security
  • DevOps
  • Qualys Expertise
  • Scripting Languages
Good to have:
  • Container Security
  • Cloud Connectors
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Compliance Standards
Perks:
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental & Vision
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Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Security Operations Engineer with expertise in Qualys with a strong DevOps background, to join our dedicated Endpoint Security team. This role is essential in ensuring our security posture is robust, scalable, and integrated seamlessly with our office locations and platform.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the security of our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud and security software deployments. This role involves working closely with a large number of internal teams to implement the endpoint security software stack

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Security Integration:

  • Integrate security tools and practices into containerized environments
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code
  • Design and maintain scripts for system automation

Qualys Deployment & Management:

  • Lead integration of Qualys components such as container security sensors, cloud connectors, container registry scanning
  • Deploy and configure Qualys tools to ensure comprehensive vulnerability management across the organization
  • Maintain and update Qualys configurations to align with evolving security policies and compliance requirements
  • Develop processes to monitor newly integrated systems and enable data collection, integration monitoring and alerting

DevOps Integration:

  • Collaborate with IT and business SRE teams to integrate security technologies successfully
  • Collaborate at all levels of the engineering process, including analysis, development, documentation, integration and testing

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in a security operations role with a focus on cloud security and large scale technology deployments

Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of cloud software packaging, distribution, and configuration
  • Excellent knowledge of cloud technology and microservices such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Kubernetes and its implementations within cloud providers (ECS, EKS, GKE, etc.)
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git and platforms like GitHub and GitLab in a development environment
  • Knowledge of orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ruby

Desired Skills:

  • Proficiency in deploying and managing Qualys vulnerability management solutions, including implementation of Cloud Connectors, Total Cloud and Container Security modules, Network Scanners
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices, including experience with CloudFormation, packer, terraform
  • Solid understanding of network security, cloud security, and application security principles
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS)

 

 

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$70 - $106 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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$70L - $106L/yr (Outscal est.)
$88L/yr avg.
United States

About The Company

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


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