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Sr Security Operations Engineer, Detection and Response - Fortis Games
Systems Engineer
Senior Security Operations Engineer focused on detection and response, leveraging SIEM, cloud security, and Python automation to protect gaming infrastructure and data assets.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of threat detection and incident response processes across on‑prem and cloud environments.
- Operate and tune SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) to surface actionable alerts and reduce mean time to detection.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and coordinate remediation with engineering and product teams.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation workflows to streamline alert triage, evidence collection, and reporting.
- Collaborate with cloud security teams to harden AWS infrastructure, enforce IAM best practices, and monitor for anomalous activity.
- Document security controls, runbooks, and post‑incident reviews to enhance organizational resilience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a SOC or security operations role, preferably in the gaming or SaaS industry.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools, log analysis, and threat hunting techniques.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM).
- Strong scripting skills in Python and familiarity with automation frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.