Take-Two Interactive hiring Application Security Architect • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Application Security Architect

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading global developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment known for major franchises like Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K, operating through its labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga.

Take-Two Interactive

Employee count: 5000+

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WHO WE ARE

Take-Two Interactive is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

THE CHALLENGE

Ready to make an impact on the security of products from the ground up? Join our Product Security team, where you'll partner with development and game teams to weave security into every phase of the software and game lifecycle. You’ll tackle the challenge of applying shift-left strategies to proactively mitigate risks, close security gaps early, and ensure compliance. Dive into security assessments, code reviews, and help shape product security standards while guiding secure infrastructure across cloud, containers, and beyond. Our team actively conducts penetration testing and red team exercises, to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen our security posture. The goal is to empower teams to build secure products by design, making security an integral part of the development process.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

  • Create, update, and maintain threat models for a variety of application and game projects to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
  • Lead the design and implementation of secure product architectures and frameworks, while conducting reviews of multi-cloud infrastructure and containerized applications to ensure robust security.
  • Conduct thorough product design and architecture reviews, perform security assessments, and identify the most effective controls to protect our products.
  • Develop and define product security policies, standards, and procedures that serve as guardrails for product teams, ensuring consistent and effective security practices across all products.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to efficiently implement security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate on product security roadmaps for development and game teams, conducting security maturity assessments to drive continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and guide developers on secure coding practices and security design patterns.
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging security trends, threats, and technology solutions to proactively address potential risks.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in application security, ideally within the gaming or technology sectors.
  • Validated expertise in security architecture, risk management, cloud infrastructure, containerized environments, and securing CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless and secure software delivery
  • Extensive knowledge of common and complex security vulnerabilities, along with effective mitigation techniques.
  • Ability to translate design documents into security-focused guidelines and requirements for product development.
  • Adapt quickly to new technologies, languages, and solve challenges outside your expertise.
  • Travel: No routine travel required; occasional travel as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, discounted games events and stocked pantries.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a premier global developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1993 by Ryan Brant, the company has grown into one of the largest publicly traded video game companies in the world. Take-Two operates through several wholly-owned publishing labels, each with a high degree of autonomy, including the critically acclaimed Rockstar Games, 2K, and the mobile gaming giant, Zynga. This structure allows each label to foster its unique creative identity while benefiting from the parent company's robust infrastructure and resources. The company's diverse portfolio includes some of the most successful and influential franchises in the history of the video game industry, such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, and Civilization.

Take-Two's products are developed for a wide array of platforms, including console systems like PlayStation and Xbox, Nintendo Switch, personal computers, and a significant presence in the mobile market through smartphones and tablets. The company distributes its titles through multiple channels, embracing both traditional physical retail and modern digital distribution methods like digital downloads, online platforms, and emerging cloud streaming services. This multi-platform and multi-channel strategy ensures a broad reach to consumers across the globe. With a deep commitment to creativity, innovation, and efficiency, Take-Two continues to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment, acquiring new studios and intellectual properties to expand its creative capabilities and market presence. The company's common stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO, reflecting its significant position within the technology and entertainment sectors.

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