ZeniMax Media · 1 month ago
Senior Detection & Response Engineer
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expZeniMax Media, part of Microsoft Gaming, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer – Threat Detection & Incident Response to join our Gaming Security team. This role is critical in protecting studios, platforms, and player communities by designing advanced detection capabilities and responding to complex security incidents.
ComputerGamingMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Design, fine-tune, and maintain high-fidelity detection content and alerting logic across SIEM and SOC platforms, minimizing false positives and alert fatigue
Leverage scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to enhance detection coverage, accelerate response workflows, and improve operational efficiency
Apply threat intelligence, adversary simulation, and behavioral analytics (MITRE ATT&CK) to identify detection gaps and drive continuous improvement
Partner with infrastructure, application, and cloud engineering teams to embed detection capabilities in new and existing systems
Monitor and analyze security events for potential risks or anomalies
Lead investigations and perform end-to-end incident response, including containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews
Conduct forensic analysis and log correlation to reconstruct attack paths and identify root causes
Develop playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge articles to institutionalize response processes
Work cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Game Security, Player Support, and Corporate Engineering to ensure comprehensive risk visibility and response alignment
Provide technical leadership in evaluating detection and response tools, shaping detection architecture, and executing strategic security initiatives
Participate in on-call rotations and global incident response operations, including potential travel for events or escalations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (typically 6+ years, including at least 4 years focused on threat detection and incident response)
Deep expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) and M365 Security Suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps)
Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) mapped to MITRE ATT&CK
Demonstrated experience leading investigations and performing forensic or behavioral analysis
Practical experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and associated security telemetry
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in hybrid or Cloud Security operations environments
Familiarity with AI-assisted detection and automation technologies to improve rule tuning, triage, and response speed
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GMON, or Azure Security Engineer)
Background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or development of custom detection frameworks
Passion for mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and driving innovation in cybersecurity practices
Flexibility to support global operations, including shift work, holidays/weekends, and occasional travel
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with willingness to volunteer for high-impact tasks or assist in major incidents beyond assigned scope
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick and mental health time
Several paid holidays
Company
ZeniMax Media
ZeniMax creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$574.9MKey Investors
Providence Equity PartnersSBS
2020-09-21Acquired
2010-10-06Private Equity· $150M
2009-07-07Debt Financing· $105M
Leadership Team
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Denise Kidd
SVP, Finance & Controller
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