Senior Security Engineer at Larian Studios

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in IT security roles
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Proven ability to implement proper system security controls, metrics, and performance indicators
  • Solid knowledge of security frameworks and industry best practices
  • Experience with enterprise security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection)
  • Strong understanding of operating system security (Windows, Linux)
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Full-time, on-site role requiring presence in the office

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in infrastructure components and applications
  • Deploy and operate security tools to detect and resolve issues across a wide range of systems
  • Run security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and forensic log analysis to proactively detect incidents and threats
  • Perform technical security audits and produce actionable recommendations
  • Design and implement security baselines for operating systems
  • Ensure incident handling and reporting procedures are followed
  • Educate and train staff on IT security best practices
  • Investigate and utilize new technologies, tools, and techniques to enhance security capabilities
  • Maintain up-to-date security documentation and best practices
  • Participate in change management workflows to ensure secure implementation

Skills

SIEM
IDS/IPS
endpoint protection
Windows
Linux
vulnerability assessments
penetration testing
Python
Bash
PowerShell
cloud security

Larian Studios

Develops high-quality role-playing video games

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios develops high-quality role-playing games (RPGs) and is best known for its acclaimed title, Divinity: Original Sin 2, which won PC Game of the Year in 2017. The company focuses on creating immersive gameplay experiences that include combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue. Larian Studios generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of its games on platforms like PC and consoles, and may also earn from downloadable content and expansions. What sets Larian Studios apart from its competitors is its commitment to player engagement and community feedback, actively involving players in the development process through social media. The company's goal is to continuously improve and innovate its games while maintaining high quality, as evidenced by its investment in internal tools for tracking performance and ongoing recruitment of talented developers.

Ghent, BelgiumHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
PRE_SEEDCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Not developing Baldur's Gate 4 may lead to missed revenue and fan disappointment.
Lengthy development timeline for next RPG may result in financial strain and market irrelevance.
Arcane Archer addition instead of popular subclasses could lead to player dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Larian Studios excels in creating award-winning, high-quality RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin 2.
The company emphasizes player engagement through combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue.
Larian Studios actively incorporates community feedback to refine and improve their games.

Upsides

Baldur's Gate 3's success highlights potential for high-quality RPGs to achieve critical acclaim.
Crossplay and photo modes in Patch 8 enhance player engagement and broaden appeal.
New ambitious RPG project builds anticipation and ensures thorough development for future success.

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