Game Security Analyst

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices.

Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades.

When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach.

We achieve that goal by applying our team's outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we're committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we're all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other.

Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events.

It's why we've earned the Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running!

We're looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Game Security Analyst is responsible for investigating game security issues that require special attention. They will gather and analyze the game and account data to response potential game-breaking issues and incidents and provide a possible resolution to our game producers.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

Proactively monitor and analyze potential risk and opportunities of exploitation mainly within the game, with some focus on platform and transactions.

Analyzing data to identify patterns or trends in abusing activity or predict where cheating might occur next

Research and reproduce exploits and send timely reports regarding the analysis of cheating and exploits to relevant game teams

Processes administrative actions with regards to mass suspensions and unblocks that are sanctioned through investigations

Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management. Stay up-to-date on new information technology trends and security standards

Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• 1+ years of work experience
• Experienced in investigation or analysis required
• Game industry experience or playing game experience required

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer or Data Analysis field or equivalent experience
• Related certifications in lieu of education or work experience

Knowledge / Skills

Technical understanding and experiences in anti-cheat or anti-fraud, including familiarity and basic knowledge of game cheat tools such as game bot, memory manipulating tool, packet modification, speed hack etc.

Knowledge of software runtime analysis, debugging, and security testing techniques, security auditing practices, and underlying software defects that routinely result in security vulnerabilities

Knowledge of reverse engineering, anti-cracking, anti-debugging concepts

Knowledge or experience for analysis abnormal activities from the data, log and report

Experience using log analysis tools such as Splunk SPL, SQL and / or other similar tools

Hands on experience with monitoring security activities and detecting abnormal behavior

Advanced understanding of game mechanics

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Interest and passion in gaming

Basic understanding of programming languages and coding

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon's Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits.

We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance.

Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes.

We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (hourly)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $28.00 - $32.00 hourly.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position.

An individual's pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.