Detection and Response Engineer

Job Description

Your Platform

Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts agility and creativity to improve the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.

Your Mission

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Detection and Response Engineer to join its ranks. This role is part of a 24x7x365 global operations team which partners closely with other operational groups. The team uses a 'follow the sun' support model with typical shifts occurring during normal business hours per region. The ideal candidate will have prior training and experience in information security operations with broad experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and will be looking for an excellent opportunity to merge their twin passions for gaming and security.

Responsibilities
• Monitor Blizzard's networks for potential security risks or anomalies
• Perform security event analysis and triage
• Participate in the incident response process under the guidance of an Incident Manager
• Provide customer support for common security issues (e.g. multi-factor authentication, password management)
• Assist with creating and fine-tuning security alerts in the SIEM
• Assist with creating and enhancing GSOC operating procedures and related documentation
• Generate periodic and ad hoc reports on security metrics
• Support security awareness activities (e.g. new hire training, security bulletin distribution)

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in a security operations role, or a mix of relevant security and IT experience
• Experience with major operating systems and computer networking in a large enterprise environment
• Experience with all phases of a typical incident response process
• Familiarity with one or more scripting languages, especially for use in task automation
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
• Willingness to work different shifts, holidays, or weekends if required
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of Blizzard events
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Must be fluent in English

Pluses
• Security-related certifications
• Familiarity with Splunk or other enterprise SIEM solutions
• Prior experience working in a SOC or NOC role
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and cloud monitoring strategies
• Real passion for video games and most importantly, protecting them!

Activision 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 because of disability.

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®.

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. We have built a new team to introduce innovative, impactful, and rewarding advertising experiences to our huge audience of highly-engaged players. We are looking for new talents to help take our emergent media offering to the next level.

We need all sorts of heroes

Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace, great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply can't expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people.

Ready to play?

Come join our world and work alongside some of the best and brightest minds in the business.

All applications should be made in English.

Discover more at https://www.activisionblizzardmedia.com/

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