Senior Game Security Operations Manager

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate a Senior Manager to lead and develop our Game Security team. In this dynamic role youll be committed to ensuring our games and services remain secure and enjoyable by protecting against cheaters, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

Youll be responsible for designing and implementing processes to continuously strengthen our game security programme, mitigating threats to the player experience while evolving the efficacy of our enforcement and operations teams.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstars unique game development studio in the heart of Leeds, England.

WHAT WE DO

• The Game Security team is responsible for protecting our players, our games, and intellectual property from malicious actors.
• We work across multiple disciplines to detect, deter, and disrupt threats impacting the player experience.
• We work closely with other teams to enforce, support, and improve security solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage extensive subject matter expertise to develop and support anti-cheat initiatives and protect the integrity of our live service titles.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a talented and cross functional team engaged in day-to-day anti-cheat operations for our online titles.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources effectively, and plan for future growth to meet organisational objectives.
• Establish and standardise operational processes, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of key risk and performance indicators in partnership with our analytics and insights team.
• Partner closely with product management, production, and leadership to define technology, tooling, and process advancements required to protect the online player experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in game security, anti-cheat, anti-fraud, or related security functions.
• 3+ years of experience leading high performing teams, particularly in geographically dispersed locations.
• Experience supporting the ongoing operations of a live service or large-scale AAA multiplayer game.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and a strong track record interfacing with technical and non-technical personnel at a variety of levels.
• Strong ability to translate goals at a strategic business level into actionable, operational objectives.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced issues into structured frameworks and processes.
• A passion for building resilient, competent, and co-operative teams.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with modern client security features (DRM, anti-cheat).
• Knowledge of credential stuffing and bot mitigation.
• Knowledge of machine learning or business rule approaches for cheat, fraud, or bot detection.
• Experience with rigorous documentation requirements (e.g. investigations, analysis, regulatory compliance, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstars reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If youve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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