What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Security Analyst - (Apex Legends) position at Electronic Arts?
Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Games Security Analyst to help support anti-cheat initiatives for Apex Legends. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of multiplayer games, anti-cheat philosophies, and who is passionate about security principles and keeping games fair.
What You'll Do...
- Work with teams across EA to effectively guide the use of resources in the battle against cheaters.
- Document and propose new internal processes or improvements.
- Assist in the planning & implementation of new security projects and processes.
- Monitor various metrics and KPIs to identify bad behaviors impacting the health of the game.
- Investigate, document, and communicate about reported cheaters, cheats, exploits, and any other bad behavior that affects the game.
- Monitor the landscape of cheaters and cheat communities to document the latest trends and activities, as well as raising flags when needed to alert others.
You Will Have...
- Familiarity of different types of cheats and how they work, particularly for FPS games.
- Experience with anti-cheat technologies.
- General understanding of how online games work, including rendering, networking, and databases.
- Experience querying datasets with SQL.
- Excellent communication skills, especially translating between individuals with and without strong technical knowledge.
You’ll Get Bonus Points if You Have...
- Project management experience
- Basic knowledge of a programming language that can be used for scripting, such as Python
- Familiarity with account security and account takeover activities
- Experience working with customers for account or security related concerns
- Experience with a live product in development and/or publishing
- This role is a Temporary Fulltime role
Electronic Arts is the leading interactive entertainment company, powered by innovative technology. We create incredible experiences for millions of players around the world. But what matters most is our people who inspire us, and the world, to play. As we bring new forms of entertainment to people around the world, we need creative, collaborative, diverse and adaptable people to keep making Electronic Arts better.
Salary : $55,900 - $70,800
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