- Posted 16 August 2022
- LocationVancouver
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIT & Telecomms
- Reference1279762
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Penetration Tester
Job description
The Company
This global, well-known gaming studio is one of the biggest studios in the world, with some of the biggest IP’s in the business. They are recognised for their highly innovative and engaging games across the industry. Traditionally known for mobile gaming, they have begun to branch into PC and Console, resulting in exponential growth across the world, but in particular their North American operations. With offices in Montreal, LA, Texas and Seattle, they offer 100% remote working options, relocation and sponsorship (if necessary) and highly competitive benefits. With big plans for the future, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation, growing and thriving, working on some of the most recognisable games out there! If you’re just as obsessed and passionate about gaming as they are, read on!
The Role
The team (Global QA Team) are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester who seeks to become an ambitious leader further down the line and grow out their security team. You would lead team members and innovate on the strategies to protect the safety of tens of millions user data from our dozens of games/apps
Responsibilities:
This global, well-known gaming studio is one of the biggest studios in the world, with some of the biggest IP’s in the business. They are recognised for their highly innovative and engaging games across the industry. Traditionally known for mobile gaming, they have begun to branch into PC and Console, resulting in exponential growth across the world, but in particular their North American operations. With offices in Montreal, LA, Texas and Seattle, they offer 100% remote working options, relocation and sponsorship (if necessary) and highly competitive benefits. With big plans for the future, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation, growing and thriving, working on some of the most recognisable games out there! If you’re just as obsessed and passionate about gaming as they are, read on!
The Role
The team (Global QA Team) are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester who seeks to become an ambitious leader further down the line and grow out their security team. You would lead team members and innovate on the strategies to protect the safety of tens of millions user data from our dozens of games/apps
Responsibilities:
- Protect very large user data (tens of millions of users), at scale and test the companies gaming applications on an ongoing basis.
- Build out a security team (after some time) and lead by example in all aspects of penetration testing
- Complete tasks such as Vulnerability Management, Threat Modelling, and Risk Analysis to ensure company-wide security at all times.
- Work on a variety of internal game applications and suggest security process improvements continuously
- Prevent any potential network attacks or system vulnerabilities.
- Previous working experience as a Penetration Testing Expert for minimal 5 years
- Comprehensive skills such as Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis
- BA in Computer Information Systems, network security, Information Systems or similar relevant field
- In-depth knowledge of application development processes and at least one programing or scripting language
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Rich experience in playing red/blue team roles
- Working experience in game industry
- Having experience in building up a team from scratch