Threat Intelligence Analyst, Trust & Safety

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

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our growing Intelligence and Investigations team in NYC. This role will be responsible for identifying and analyzing potential threats to Rockstar’s Live Service titles as well as the organization at large. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of intelligence and investigations principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to stay ahead of emerging threats.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

• The Live Service Integrity team is responsible for protecting the integrity of the online player experience.
• We support all Rockstar titles including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption from malicious actors and insider threats.
• We work closely with many internal teams on enforcing and supporting our security monitoring platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyze the threat and harm landscape across a variety of media and player-generated content.
• Develop and deliver threat intelligence reports to key internal stakeholders both inside and outside the Live Service Integrity team.
• Support safety escalations with time-sensitive investigation and analysis.
• Work with our game security, Trust & Safety and operations teams to identify trends and provide insightful reporting across a wide variety of threat areas.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of high priority problem areas in order to inform mitigation/remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on both game, platform, and business teams internally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience within threat intelligence, investigations, or similar roles.
• Superb analytical and communication skills.
• Strong open source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis techniques.
• Experience with network analysis and coordinated online harms.
• Familiarity with the full intelligence lifecycle from collection to analysis to reporting.
• Experience working with sensitive or harmful content.
• A passion for puzzles, problem-solving, and learning.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and a strong track record interfacing with technical and non-technical personnel at a variety of levels.
• Demonstrated achievement in intelligence and/or investigations capacities.
• The ability to distill complex and nuanced issues into structured frameworks and processes.

PLUSES

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

• Experience with Maltego, Hunchly, Splunk, case management platforms, and/or relational databases.
• Knowledge of online gaming, cheating, fraud, account compromise, or trust and safety.
• Basic level of fluency or above in languages other than English.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume 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 Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve 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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The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

*NY Base Pay Range$89,500—$119,400 USD