Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwid; Toronto, Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian gaming studio seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance digital defenses and manage security tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive cybersecurity experience, particularly in Red Team/Blue Team roles, and strong knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. The role includes designing attack scenarios, implementing response mechanisms, and educating staff. This position offers a chance to join an innovative team dedicated to gaming excellence and security.

Benefits

Diverse and creative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3 years in Red Team/Blue Team roles.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Defender and similar tools.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute realistic attack scenarios, perform penetration tests.
• Implement detection and incident response mechanisms.
• Analyze and report on vulnerabilities and incidents.

Skills

Advanced penetration testing

Forensic analysis

Incident investigation

Technical communication in French

Technical communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Intune

Job description

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting‑edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work‑for‑hire development and pioneering immersive location‑based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

As a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing and continuously improving policies, defense strategies, and simulated attack scenarios to protect the company’s digital assets. You will work in a complex environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to anticipate, detect, and neutralize advanced threats. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong strategic analysis skills, and a proactive approach to security.

Responsibilities

• Lead offensive operations: design and execute realistic attack scenarios, perform penetration tests, and identify security vulnerabilities using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strengthen defenses: implement detection and incident response mechanisms, develop automated playbooks (SIEM/SOAR), and maintain proactive threat monitoring.
• Manage security tools: deploy, configure, and optimize Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and other EDR/XDR solutions.
• Analyze and report: produce technical and executive reports on vulnerabilities and incidents, and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Educate and train: create educational content, lead training sessions, and organize cybersecurity awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams: work with legal teams, clients, vendors, and technical departments to ensure compliance, quality, and solution integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity (Master’s degree is an asset) or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3 years in Red Team/Blue Team roles, with proven expertise in Microsoft Defender and similar tools (Sentinel, Intune, etc.).
• Strong skills in advanced penetration testing, forensic analysis, incident investigation, and knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Excellent ability to simplify technical concepts, create educational content, and lead training sessions.
• Certifications: OSCP, CEH, CISSP, Microsoft Security Expert (SC-200, SC-300, SC-100, MD-102) are major assets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English.

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take‑Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award‑winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).