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 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 6 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 investigates game security issues that need special attention. This person gathers and analyzes game and account data to respond to possible game-breaking issues and incidents, and gives possible resolutions to our game producers. This person also uses AI tools to support daily analysis and reporting. We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model. Job Responsibilities * Proactively monitor and analyze possible risks and chances of exploitation, mainly within the game, with some focus on platform and transactions. Analyze data to find patterns or trends in abusive activity, or to predict where cheating might happen next * Research and reproduce exploits, and send timely reports on cheating and exploit analysis to the relevant game teams * Process administrative actions for mass suspensions and unblocks that are approved through investigations * Research security improvements and make recommendations to management. Stay up to date on new technology trends, security standards, and AI tools that can help the team's work * Other duties as assigned Work Experience * 1+ years of relevant work experience * Experience in investigation or analysis required * Game industry experience or game-playing experience required Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience * Related security certifications can replace some education or work experience Knowledge/Skills * Technical understanding of, and experience in, anti-cheat or anti-fraud, including basic knowledge of game cheat tools such as game bots, memory editing tools, packet modification, and speed hacks * 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, and anti-debugging concepts * Knowledge of, or experience in, analyzing abnormal activity from data, logs, and reports * Basic working knowledge of log analysis tools, such as Splunk SPL, SQL (for example, Snowflake), or other similar tools * Hands-on experience with monitoring security activity and detecting abnormal behavior * Good understanding of game mechanics * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Interest in and passion for gaming * Basic understanding of programming and coding (for example, Python) * Basic experience using AI tools (for example, Claude or ChatGPT) for work tasks, ability to check AI results for errors, and ability to use AI tools safely without putting confidential or player personal data into tools that are not approved 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 - $33.00 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. Beware of Recruitment Scams We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.