Application Security Specialist (DevOps) at Jagex

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Jagex Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in software engineering
  • At least 2 years of experience in application security
  • In-depth knowledge of application security vulnerabilities, testing techniques, and the OWASP framework
  • Team player able to build relationships across the organization
  • In-depth understanding of secure web application development
  • Experience in web application and Agile development methodologies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of IT and information security subject matter
  • Exposure to methods of promoting security awareness
  • Strong communication (verbal/written) and influencing skills, with an ability to manage internal and external relationships up to senior levels of management
  • Anticipates problems and identifies long-term implications of decisions and actions
  • Ability to work and learn alone
  • Able to prioritize workload and drive work to set deadlines
  • Experience working with the hacker/pen-testing community

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on security best practices and compliance and undertake security testing
  • Collaborate with the architecture and development teams to review the design and code for security vulnerabilities
  • Embed/improve security threat modelling and secure coding in the development lifecycle
  • Provide technical specialist advice to ensure that security standards are understood and can be complied with
  • Develop security testing plans and integrate into the software development lifecycle
  • Perform and oversee security testing and manage remediation of identified vulnerabilities
  • End-to-end work on reported vulnerabilities as part of the bug bounty program
  • Take part in the security incident response team
  • Monitor and proactively report on current threats and vulnerabilities to application security
  • Prepare and monitor application security metrics and KPIs
  • Initiate and automate processes for detecting and monitoring the platform security and integrate security tools into the S-SDLC
  • Participation in an on-call rotation

Skills

OWASP
Threat Modeling
Secure Coding
Security Testing
SDLC
Bug Bounty
Vulnerability Remediation
Security Automation
DevOps
Incident Response

Jagex

Develops and maintains online multiplayer games

About Jagex

Jagex develops and maintains online games that continuously evolve with new content and updates, known as "living games." Their most famous title is RuneScape, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that attracts a diverse player base, from casual gamers to dedicated enthusiasts. Players can access basic features for free or choose a premium membership for additional content and benefits. Jagex also offers in-game purchases for virtual items and enhancements. What sets Jagex apart from competitors is its strong focus on community engagement and player feedback, which helps improve their games and foster loyalty among players. The company's goal is to create immersive gaming experiences while also supporting mental health initiatives for young people through charitable partnerships.

Cambridge, United KingdomHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Social Impact, GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

New survival game development may divert resources from existing projects.
Macarthur Fortune Holding acquisition could lead to strategic shifts alienating players.
Focus on non-Runescape projects might impact RuneScape's quality and support.

Differentiation

Jagex specializes in 'living games' that evolve with continuous updates.
RuneScape, Jagex's flagship game, has a large and dedicated player base.
Jagex emphasizes community engagement and player feedback for game improvements.

Upsides

Increased interest in survival games benefits Jagex's new RuneScape universe game.
Unreal Engine 5 use aligns with trends for high-fidelity graphics and player retention.
Macarthur Fortune Holding acquisition provides resources for expansion and innovation.

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