Senior Game Application Security Analyst
About The Position
As a Senior Product Security Analyst within Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Game Security Team, this role helps protect players and safeguard fair gameplay from cheating and other harmful activity. The analyst uses anti-cheat detections, game data, and telemetry to investigate suspected cheaters, working with engineers and data scientists to build evidence and identify individuals who compromise players’ experiences. The role prepares evidence-based investigation reports, supports the prioritization and refinement of cheat detections, and contributes to shared team objectives. It is flexible and may be performed remotely, with pay varying by geographic location. The position is eligible for SIE’s benefits package and may be eligible for a bonus. Sony conducts background checks at the offer stage for new employees.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as a tech-savvy investigator, uncovering information, solving complex problems, and thoroughly monitoring adversaries.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and independently drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
- Ability to create and present conclusive, data-driven reports that drive action and targeted outcomes.
- Proficiency querying relational databases such as SQL and big-data services such as Redshift, Omni, Snowflake, or BigQuery.
- Familiarity with the AAA games cheating and security landscape, and a passion for protecting player experiences.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Game security, anti-cheat, or similar investigative experience.
- Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Omni to interpret and present data insights.
- Additional language proficiency, such as Chinese, Korean, Russian, Japanese, or Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth investigations using game data and telemetry to identify cheaters.
- Prepare clear, detailed investigation reports supported by specific data and evidence, including findings and recommendations.
- Work with the team to prioritize, validate, and tune cheat detections.
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to shared objectives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Matching 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Wellness program.
- Employee discounts on Sony products.
- May be eligible for a bonus package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
