Security Ops Engineer: Automate Incident Response with SOAR

Take-Two Interactive; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Growth opportunities

Work Hard, Play Hard

Benefits package

Perks

Job summary

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to support and expand our SOAR platform, delivering automation improvements and incident response enhancements.

You will work with Take-Two's Information Security teams, reporting to the Director of Security Operations Engineering, and help implement playbooks, execute automated tasks, and document workflows to safeguard our systems and data.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a Security Engineering role or SOC/IT support background.
• Foundational scripting skills in Python and API integrations.
• Familiarity with SOAR, SIEM, EDR and threat intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Support, test, and maintain SOAR playbooks and integrations under guidance.
• Identify repetitive tasks and implement automated security solutions.
• Collaborate with security analysts to understand workflows and improve automation.
• Create and maintain documentation for automation workflows and tool integrations.
• Assist with SOAR platform maintenance, updates, and logging changes.

Skills

Security engineering

Python scripting

SOAR/SIEM/EDR knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Cortex XSOAR

Splunk SOAR

Tines

Job description

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com .

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

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).
• 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.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [e-mail]

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