Game Security Specialist

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking a Game Security Team member to manage and reduce security risks for game projects. You will implement local security programs, collaborate with developer teams, and ensure effective communication of security needs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Sciences, 3+ years of experience in game development or IT security, and skills in API exploitation and scripting. This position supports a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years in game development or IT security.
• Experience in API exploitation and scripting.
• Cyber security certificates such as OSCP, OSTH, OSDA, or PT1 are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a local security program.
• Build and evolve mapping of the game’s security risks.
• Develop game security guidelines and manage their implementation.
• Collaborate with teams to oversee technical vision.
• Monitor key security performance indicators post-launch.

Skills

Security savvy

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to adapt solutions

Pragmatic and curious

Autonomous and result-oriented

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences or related discipline

Master's Degree in Computer Sciences

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Overview

Summary: As a member of the Game Security Team, the incumbent helps managing and reducing security risks by providing technical security expertise and best practices, focusing on games related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive local security program to analyze and remedy the risks surrounding the game in question.
• Build, support and evolve the mapping of the game’s current and potential security risks.
• Develop and manage game security guidelines, evaluate and participate in the implementation of security protections with Ubisoft developer teams.
• Collaborate with the associate director to oversee the technical vision of the team.
• Set up collaboration objectives and plans with service partner teams (SRM, Online platforms, IT, anti-cheat provider, etc.) to increase game protection.
• Ensure prevention and good management of game risks caused by Ubisoft production or service partner activity, including reviews and improvements to security procedures, guidelines and standards with a focus on game needs and service integration.
• Communicate security needs effectively and validate with project owners/stakeholders that those security needs are in place.
• Define and monitor key security performance indicators to measure the health of the game after its launch.
• Use expertise to promote safety awareness and education among members of the production team.

Qualifications

What you bring

Training: Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Sciences or related discipline. Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences is a plus. Experience in cyber security (network, API, and encryption / obfuscation best practices). Cyber security certificates such as OSCP, OSTH, OSDA, or PT1 are a plus.

Relevant experience: 3 to 5+ years in game development or IT security, with experience in API exploitation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.).

Skills

• Security savvy
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Autonomous and result-oriented
• Ability to understand and adapt solutions to business requirements
• Pragmatic and curious
• Adapt quickly to change
• Bring a positive, team-oriented attitude

Knowledge

• English is required (oral/written)
• French is an asset
• Knowledge of game protection technologies, gaming technologies and game design, code obfuscation, debugging, virtualization technologies, tamper proofing and watermarking
• Well-versed in finding potential security issues with all aspects of a game, from its architecture to its core features (virtual economy, sessions, etc.)
• Knowledge of cryptography and binary protections (ideally related to game security)
• Knowledge of breaking and/or bypassing protection systems methodologies

Additional Information

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.