Security Engineer II

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Requisition Number: 183956

Position Title: Software Engineer II - Security

External Description:

The EA Security team protects EA by reducing our exposure to security risks. We raise risk awareness for the entire company and provide measured, proportionate security and risk management controls, services and solutions. We also ensure that EA meets all required security standards as defined by various regulatory bodies. Keeping EA safe isn’t a game; join us as we keep the future of play secure for everyone.

The Security Engineer II is a member of the Verification & Pentest (VAP) team under the Security Platform Engineering and Anti-Cheat Response (SPEAR) group within the EA Security department. You will report directly to the manager of the VAP team. As a Security Engineer II, you will discover vulnerabilities in EA's games and gaming infrastructure. Your work will help protect our data and most importantly, our customers. You'll bring an understanding of security principles and a passion to learn new technologies, challenge assumptions, and introduce new techniques.

Responsibilities

Use architecture and design documentation and engage product teams to create security assessment scoping documents for upcoming product assessments
Perform scoped static and dynamic application security assessments on EA products running on PC, web, mobile, and consoles
Identify root causes in discovered and publicly-reported vulnerabilities and recommend preventative measures
Correctly rate the security impact of discovered vulnerabilities using a risk measurement framework, CVSS.
Give talks and presentations within EA Security
Conduct technical interviews and offer feedback on peer work
Develop and introduce new techniques and tools to be integrated into VAP processes

Qualifications

1+ years experience discovering CWE Top 25 and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and providing remediation guidance
1+ years experience with full stack Application Security reviews
1+ years experience with security assessment tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, nmap, or Wireshark
Knowledge in multiple of the following domains: Networking, OS Internals, Cloud Architecture, Web frameworks, or Mobile Architecture
Knowledge of best practices in at least one of the following: cryptography, authentication mechanisms, authorization controls and DevSecOps
Knowledge in multiple of the following exploitation techniques: XSS, SQLi, IDOR, MitM, DoS, BOF, or ROP
Excellent verbal and written English skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalism
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent industry experience

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
º $122,300 - $170,600 USD Annually
• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo):
º $104,000 - $170,600 USD Annually
• Jersey City, NJ :
º $137,300 - $170,600 USD Annually
• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs):
º $111,800 - $151,800 USD Annually
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):
º $104,000 - $174,700 USD Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 11

Can this position be remote?: 1

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