Senior Game Security Analyst - Ricochet Anti-Cheat (Call of Duty)

Activision Blizzard, Inc.•Vancouver, BC

4d•$82,240 - $152,160

About The Position

The Senior Game Security Analyst will protect the integrity of the Call of Duty player experience by identifying, investigating, and actioning cheating behavior across live titles. The role reviews suspicious player activity, analyzes gameplay and enforcement data, and makes evidence-based decisions that help remove cheaters from the ecosystem. It works closely with anti-cheat engineers, data scientists, and operations teams to support detection, validation, and enforcement processes at scale. The analyst investigates suspicious accounts using gameplay telemetry, behavioral signals, and internal anti-cheat tools; reviews evidence of cheating and other integrity violations; and makes consistent enforcement decisions. The role also identifies emerging behavioral patterns, validates new detections, supports incident response, documents findings, and helps improve enforcement policies, workflows, tools, and investigative practices. Duties may change as directed by the Company to support its business and industry-partner relationships.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in game security, trust and safety, fraud detection, player support investigations, cybersecurity, or a related analytical field.
Experience investigating anomalous behavior, abuse, fraud, policy violations, or suspicious activity.
Proficiency working with large datasets and identifying patterns in behavioral data.
Experience using SQL to analyze player activity data.
Experience working with investigative workflows and case management systems.
Working knowledge of data analysis techniques and metrics.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate complex evidence.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Background collaborating with technical and non-technical partners.
Ability to analyze multiple sources of information and synthesize findings into clear conclusions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.
Passion for multiplayer gaming and preserving competitive integrity.
Understanding of cheating, exploitation, abuse, and competitive integrity challenges in online games.
Ability to prioritize workload effectively across multiple investigations.
Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive enforcement actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in anti-cheat operations or trust and safety environments.
Experience with Python or scripting for data analysis and automation.
Experience working with machine-learning-assisted detection systems.
Experience with moderation, enforcement, or account review programs at scale.
Familiarity with Call of Duty gameplay systems and common cheating methods.
Knowledge of game telemetry and player behavioral analysis.
Understanding of cheat distribution channels and community ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Investigate suspicious player accounts using gameplay telemetry, behavioral signals, and internal anti-cheat tools.
Review evidence associated with potential cheating, exploitation, boosting, and other integrity violations.
Make accurate and consistent enforcement decisions, including account bans and other disciplinary actions.
Identify patterns, trends, and emerging cheating behaviors across the player population.
Partner with engineering and data teams to improve detection quality and reduce false positives.
Validate new anti-cheat detections before wide-scale deployment.
Support incident response during major cheating outbreaks, emerging exploits, or high-profile investigations.
Document investigative findings and maintain clear records of enforcement decisions.
Provide feedback on enforcement policies, workflows, and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
Help develop best practices that improve the consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness of player investigations.
Contribute to a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement in game security operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health savings or health reimbursement accounts and healthcare and dependent-care spending accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance and disability insurance.
401(k) with Company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, and parental leave.
Mental health and wellbeing programs and fitness programs.
Free and discounted games.
Voluntary benefit programs, including supplemental life and disability insurance, legal services, ID protection, and rental insurance.
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires a geographic move for the job.