Job Description

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

2K Security is seeking a dedicated Incident Responder to join our team. In this role, you will handle and mitigate security incidents, collaborate with various teams, and employ a diverse set of security technologies and tactics to solve problems.

You will work collaboratively to implement automated response workflows and improve our incident response capabilities. When not involved in an incident, your responsibilities will include threat hunting, the development of new detection rules, and implementing new standards or process improvements.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate incident response efforts and provide regular updates on incident status.
• Assist in conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analyses, contributing to the identification of areas for improvement.
• Participate in the technical analysis and investigation incidents, including basic malware analysis, packet-level analysis, and system-level forensic analysis with direction from the Lead Incident Responder.
• Contribute to the assessment and enhancement of incident response plans, log monitoring, mitigation, and recovery strategies.
• Support the Incident Response program for Public Cloud, On-Premises and hybrid environments.
• Assist in the development and recommendation of automated Security Orchestration and Response workflows.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• 2+ years of experience in Incident Response, Forensics or Security Automation and Response.
• Familiarity with various Security platforms (EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR, Prisma, etc.).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating security operations and incident response processes.
• Awareness of common cybersecurity frameworks such as Mitre ATT&CK, SANS Top 20, Cyber Kill Chain, and the OWASP Top 10.
• Industry security certifications are a plus, such as CompTIA Security+, ECIH (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler), or similar.
• Occasional Travel.

The 2K Information Security team consists of top-notch security specialists that protect our games on multiple platforms such as Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and living-room consoles to ensure a secure and reliable experience for gamers across the planet.

If you’re a passionate security expert focusing on detection and response, we welcome you to join us and make a landmark difference in the gaming universe.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. 
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