Junior Security Engineer

Linuxconfig; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Open team culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Larian Studios is looking for a motivated Junior Security Engineer to enhance the security posture of their global studio environment. This position is perfect for someone early in their cybersecurity career seeking exposure to infrastructure security and vulnerability management.

You will collaborate closely with IT and development teams to improve security controls, assist in threat investigations, and maintain best practices across the organization.

Competitive benefits include a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity-related roles.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure.
• Support the deployment and operation of security tools.
• Perform security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication in English

Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Larian Studios is looking for a motivated and hands‑on Junior Security Engineer to help strengthen and support the security posture of our global studio environment.

This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants exposure to infrastructure security, vulnerability management, monitoring, and operational security within the gaming industry.

You will work closely with IT, infrastructure, and development teams to support security operations, investigate threats, improve security controls, and help maintain best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications
• Support the deployment and operation of security tools across multiple systems and environments
• Perform security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and assist with log analysis to detect incidents and threats
• Support technical security audits and help provide actionable recommendations
• Assist in maintaining secure baseline configurations for Windows and Linux systems
• Participate in incident handling and escalation procedures
• Help educate staff on information security best practices
• Research and learn new technologies, tools, and security techniques
• Maintain up-to-date security documentation and operational procedures
• Participate in change management workflows to support secure implementations

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity‑related roles
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring tools
• Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Basic exposure to scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Passion for cybersecurity and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management tools
• Interest in learning security automation and scripting
• Experience supporting multi‑site or international environments
• Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Interest in gaming or gaming industry environments
• Understanding of networking fundamentals

What we offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small‑studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like‑minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback