Security Operations Engineer

Taketwo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness allowance

Employee discount programs

Free games & events

Stocked pantries

Job summary

Taketwo is looking for a Security Operations Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role involves supporting the SOAR platform, enhancing security automation, and collaborating with senior engineers. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in security roles, foundational scripting skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.

We offer a creative work culture, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and fitness allowances.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a Security Engineering role or as a SOC analyst.
• Understanding of core security concepts and tool operations like SOAR.
• Foundational scripting skills in Python, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the SOAR platform, developing and testing playbooks.
• Automate repetitive tasks within security operations to improve response speeds.
• Create and maintain documentation for workflows, tools, and integrations.

Skills

Experience

Technical Foundational Knowledge

Scripting Skills

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Education

Entry-to-intermediate industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Tools

SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR)

Job description

THE CHALLENGE

We are looking for a Security Operations Engineer to support, maintain, and contribute to our Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform. In this role, you'll work closely with senior/lead engineers and play an active part in expanding our security automation capabilities. You will gain hands‑on experience with a diverse set of technologies, including various security tools, APIs, and cloud services, helping to streamline our security operations and enhance our incident response efficiency. Your daily efforts will directly contribute to safeguarding Take‑Two and its labels’ systems, networks, and data.

You will work with Take‑Two's Information Security teams, reporting to the Director of Security Operations Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

• SOAR Platform Support: Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of SOAR playbooks, workflows, and integrations under the guidance of senior team members.
• Automation Execution: Help identify repetitive, manual tasks within security operations and work to implement automated solutions that improve response speeds.
• Collaboration and Learning: Partner with other security analysts to understand their workflows, acting as a collaborative peer while actively developing your own technical skills.
• Documentation and Maintenance: Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for automation workflows, scripts, and tool integrations.
• System Health: Assist with basic SOAR platform maintenance, routine updates, tool migrations, and logging system changes.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a Security Engineering level role. Previous experience working as a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst or IT support technician is a strong plus.
• Technical Foundational Knowledge: A solid understanding of core security concepts and exposure to how tools like SOAR, SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms operate.
• Scripting Skills: Foundational scripting skills in Python (or similar languages) with the ability to read, troubleshoot, and write basic scripts for API integrations.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem‑solving skills with a natural curiosity for breaking down manual workflows into logical, step‑by‑step processes.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical workflows accurately and collaborate effectively with teammates.

Great to Have

• Certifications: Entry‑to‑intermediate industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), or GSEC.
• Tool Exposure: Familiarity or academic/lab experience with a leading SOAR platform (such as Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, Tines, or Splunk SOAR).
• Additional Scripting: Exposure to programming and scripting languages like Go, Bash, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Security Frameworks: Basic familiarity with security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow‑off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in‑house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

Take‑Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.