Senior Security Engineer, DFIR

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a versatile Senior Security Engineer who is skilled at leading response to complex security situations. We are seeking someone that can utilize their experience to prioritize competing activities in safeguarding information systems, and intellectual property;

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Security Operations team responds to security incidents across the global company landscape. 
• We strive to provide actionable information and guidance to leaders and stakeholders; allowing for informed decisions in response to security concerns. 
• We work with peers and stakeholders to identify, assess, respond, contain, mitigate and recover from security threats. 
• We collaborate with technical and business partners to reduce the risk profile and minimize our attack surface. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detect and respond to emergent security threats.
• Conduct investigations, identifying, preserving and analysing digital evidence.
• Hunt for threats, anomalies and indicators of compromise.
• Support readiness, response and recovery from security events.
• Process and leverage large data in support of security operations.
• Utilize tools, code and data to resolve sophisticated security challenges.
• Advise business, stakeholders and partners in security related matters.
• Track trends in the security community and stay on top of novel threats.
• Continuously refine threat response playbook based off the evolving threat landscape.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience performing incident response, digital forensics, security investigations, or penetration testing spanning systems, networks, platforms and services.
• Proven experience managing the full incident response lifecycle.
• Skilled at analyzing logs to detect anomalies, contain threats and prioritize responses.
• Broad knowledge of security threats and depth in one or more verticals including networking, applications, operating systems, virtualization, etc.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response platforms
• Experience with data platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, Data bricks and others.
• Experience with Cloud Environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust and respond to rapidly shifting priorities.
• Coding/scripting experience in a modern language such as Python, Java, Go, Rust or similar.

PLUSES

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Certifications such as GCFA, CASP+, SEC+, CISSP, OSCP, or similar is highly desired.
• Experience with MITRE attack framework.
• Experience in gaming, media or similar industries.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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Client-provided location(s): Manhattan, NY

Job ID: 7537441003

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-01T23:32:39