Junior Security Engineer

Larian; Dublin; Remoto; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Open, collaborative environment

International team across studios

Experienced game developers as mentors

Descrizione del lavoro

Larian in Dublin is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to gain exposure to infrastructure security, vulnerability management, monitoring, and operational security within the gaming industry. You will collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and development teams to support security operations, investigate threats, and maintain security controls.

This full-time, on-site role is ideal for individuals early in their cybersecurity career, eager to learn and contribute to secure game development

Competenze

• 1–3 years in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity roles.
• Fundamental cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
• Familiar with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring tools.
• Basic Windows and Linux knowledge.
• Scripting exposure: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

1–3 years experience

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Strumenti

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Career

Junior Security Engineer

Information Technology / Fixed term employment

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 organisation.

Junior Security Engineer

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
• This is a full-time, on‑site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

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