Security Analyst

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company is looking for a Security Analyst to enhance the game security standards. The role involves ensuring compliance with anti-cheat measures, communicating security issues, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong foundation in IT and security, along with effective communication skills. This position promotes a hybrid work model, supporting work-life balance while maintaining security in game production.

Qualifications

• Good IT and security fundamentals.
• Experience in corporate policies and guidelines.
• Experience implementing security measures.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Ability to draft clear documentation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with anti-cheat and anti-piracy standards.
• Raise awareness of the Ubisoft game security program.
• Communicate security issues to stakeholders.
• Understand production team decision-making processes.
• Maintain relationships to support security posture.
• Schedule and follow up on security assessments.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Perform security evaluations focused on game production.
• Draft project-specific security standards.
• Produce security documentation.

Skills

IT fundamentals

Security policies development

Security measures implementation

Cross-functional communication

Documentation skills

Knowledge of Microsoft OS

Knowledge of Linux/Unix OS

Job description

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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ubisoft IT is looking for a Security Analyst to join the Game Security Services team which is part of the Security and Risk Management (SRM) department. This team’s main mission is to drive the implementation of proper security best practices and security requirements to ensure games are developed in a secure manner in addition to shipping free of cheats and piracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that anti-cheat and anti-piracy standards in the game security program are thoroughly followed;
• Raise production awareness regarding the Ubisoft game security program;
• Communicate security issues and raise awareness among the project’s stakeholders;
• Develop a deep understanding of the production’s team decision-making process to maximize the positive influence;
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support the decision-making process that could impact Ubisoft’s security posture;
• Ensure the proper scheduling, scoping, and follow-ups of security assessments;
• Identify potential or realized risks, propose mitigations and ensure remediation measures are followed;
• Perform various security evaluations such as architecture reviews, risk analysis, and security opinions while focusing on game production and its online environment;
• Define and draft project-specific security standards and processes;
• Answer questions regarding IT Security in production environments;
• Produce and maintain various documentation related to evolving project security stance;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good IT and security technical fundamentals;
• Experience in developing corporate policies and guidelines;
• Experience in implementing security measures;
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and business concepts to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders of varied technical competence;
• Ability to draft clear and well‑structured documentation;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences