Security Technologist 2 [210089]

This is a hybrid role in Seattle.

Pay Range: $45/hr – $50/hr

We are partnering with a leading technology company that is shaping the future of digital experiences. This innovative organization is at the forefront of the entertainment industry, creating groundbreaking products that captivate millions worldwide. As a vital member of their security team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding their digital assets and ensuring a secure environment for cutting-edge development. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on the security posture of high-profile projects, contributing directly to the success and integrity of their globally recognized creations.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive security professional to join a dynamic team focused on end-to-end security operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is integral to maintaining the robust security framework that protects critical systems, user data, and intellectual property. You will contribute to a highly collaborative team responsible for all facets of security, from identity and access management to incident response and compliance, ensuring the resilience and integrity of innovative digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response:
• Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.
• Investigate security incidents to determine root cause, scope, impact, and remediation steps.
• Support incident response activities, documentation, and post-incident reviews.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide occasional after-hours or overtime coverage during critical incidents.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM):
• Manage user, service, and third-party access using cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solutions and related tooling.
• Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement and identity hardening initiatives.
• Provision, review, modify, and decommission access to internal systems and third-party tools.
• Assist with access reviews, entitlement validation, and remediation of IAM findings.
• Endpoint, Device & Compliance Security:
• Support enforcement of device management and compliance requirements using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions or equivalent tools.
• Monitor and remediate endpoint security posture using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms.
• Assist with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) monitoring, alert response, and user guidance.
• Contribute to audit and compliance efforts.
• Cloud, Network & Tooling Security:
• Monitor and support security controls across cloud workloads and services.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams on network security, logging, and detection gaps.
• Manage and tune security tooling such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and security tooling for collaboration platforms.
• Review security detections and recommend improvements to reduce false positives and strengthen coverage.
• Vulnerability Management & Security Reviews:
• Review vulnerability findings, partner with stakeholders on remediation, and track closure.
• Assist with internal security assessments and risk evaluations.
• Perform lightweight security reviews of software, tools, and third-party services used by the studio.
• Documentation, Process & Collaboration:
• Document security processes, runbooks, and standard operating procedures using documentation platforms.
• Track security work, incidents, and remediation activities in ticketing and project tracking tools.
• Partner closely with IT, engineering, production, and external vendors to advance security initiatives.
• Support organization-wide security awareness and best-practice guidance.
  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• 4 years of experience in a security operations, IAM, IT security, or technical security role.
• Hands-on experience with security and identity tooling.
• Proven experience with a leading cloud security platform.
• Solid understanding of:
• Identity and access management concepts
• Cloud security
• Endpoint and device security
• Security monitoring and alert triage
• Incident response fundamentals
• Experience working with ticketing and documentation tools.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Experience in game development, entertainment, or fast-paced production environments.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash, or a similar scripting language preferred).
• Exposure to on-premises or hybrid identity management systems.
• A bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
  
  

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.