Threat Intelligence Engineer

Take-Two Interactive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Growth opportunities

Work hard play hard

Benefits

Job summary

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is seeking a Threat Intelligence Engineer to join our security team and operate on the front lines of our defense.

You will help operationalize intelligence and build engineering solutions to counter emerging threats across our networks and data. This role collaborates with GSOC, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response to ingest intelligence into SIEM, EDR, and firewalls, while building automation and integrations to strengthen our security posture in a

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in cybersecurity with 1-2 years in threat intelligence, security engineering, or SOC.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals, OS internals, attack vectors, and threat landscape.
• Experience with APIs, data formats (JSON, XML, STIX/TAXII), and systems integration.
• Ability to analyze data from diverse sources to identify malicious activity.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Support CTI program operations by managing threat feeds and IOC parsing.
• Analyze threats and adversary TTPs to improve detection and prevention mechanisms.
• Collaborate with GSOC, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response to ingest intel into SIEM/EDR/firewalls.
• Build and maintain API integrations and playbooks to automate ingestion and correlation.
• Assist in deploying and tuning Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) and related tools.
• Produce timely intelligence alerts and tactical reports.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security engineering

Security operations

APIs

JSON/XML/STIX/TAXII

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

SIEM

EDR

Tools

SIEM

TIPs

EDR

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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 Threat Intelligence Engineer. In this role, you will be on the front lines of our defense, helping to operationalize intelligence and build engineering solutions to counter emerging security threats. You'll work closely with various security and technology teams to integrate threat data into our security infrastructure, strengthening our defenses and protecting our organization. Your hands‑on expertise 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 Threat Intelligence.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

• Threat Intelligence Operations: Support the day-to-day operations of the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) program by managing threat feeds, parsing indicators of compromise (IOCs), and ensuring data quality across our platforms.
• Threat Analysis & Engineering: Analyze emerging threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to help engineer robust detection and prevention mechanisms.
• Enhance Our Security Posture: Collaborate with our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Detection Engineering, and Incident Response teams to ingest and operationalize threat intelligence into our SIEM, EDR, and firewalls.
• Automation & Integration: Build and maintain API integrations, scripts, and playbooks to automate indicator ingestion, correlation, and dissemination across security platforms.
• Security Infrastructure Support: Assist in the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and tuning of our Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) and related security engineering tools.
• Produce Actionable Reporting: Assist in generating timely intelligence alerts, briefs, and tactical reports for technical teams to provide context around active threats.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1-2 years focused on threat intelligence, security engineering, or security operations (SOC).
• Technical Expertise: A solid understanding of network fundamentals, operating system internals, common attack vectors, and the general cyber threat landscape.
• Engineering Mindset: Experience working with APIs, data formats (JSON, XML, STIX/TAXII), and systems integration to streamline security workflows.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data from various sources (e.g., open-source intelligence, technical reports, internal logs) to draw technical conclusions and identify malicious activity.
• Intelligence Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with common threat intelligence and security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document engineering processes and communicate threat findings clearly.
• Tool Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), or EDR solutions.

Great to Have

• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to automate data collection, API interactions, and analysis tasks.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+/CySA+, GIAC (GSEC, GCTI), or similar intermediate credentials.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with securing and monitoring cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Malware Familiarity: Basic understanding of malware analysis or reverse engineering concepts.

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.