Scopely is looking for a Senior Security Operations Center Engineer to join our Information Technology team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. 

What You Will Do

You will be part of the Security Operations & Cloud Security team supporting all security operations at Scopely and will be at the forefront of identifying and reacting to new threats, risks and vulnerabilities that affect the industry. This role also requires collaboration and engagement with game teams, information technology, business partners, and vendors. You should enjoy working with an international team, embrace a fast-paced environment, and champion teamwork. Related activities would include: 

• Support the execution of Scopely's security operations strategy, including daily monitoring and analysis of security events
• Manage and triage security alerts, reduce false positives, and continuously fine-tune detection rules, playbooks, and use cases
• Participate in the coordination, escalation, and resolution of security incidents in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Perform security investigations from escalated alerts, threat hunting, or reports
• Perform digital forensics applied to incident response, to support case investigations
• Conduct network scans to identify vulnerabilities across internal and perimeter environments, and monitor for signs of exploitation or misconfiguration
• Contribute to vulnerability and patch management efforts by tracking open issues, validating remediations, and supporting mitigation activities
• Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC), proof-of-value (PoV), and project initiatives aimed at enhancing SOC tools, workflows, and detection capabilities
• Maintain SOC tools and platforms in an up-to-date and operationally ready state
• Document security investigations and incidents, including lessons learned / post-mortem analysis, and team processes. Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response playbooks and knowledge base articles
• Assist with the creation and delivery of security operations performance reports using predefined KPIs, including both operational metrics and risk indicators
• Foster strong relationships with business units, development teams, and external security vendors to align security operations with broader organizational goals
• Provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 incident readiness

What We’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• 5+ years of experience in a security operations or similar role, with proven exposure to incident detection, investigation, and response
• Strong understanding of core security topics, including incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence, malware analysis, advanced persistent threats (APT), forensic analysis, and vulnerability management
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002, as well as familiarity with relevant international regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, including experience deploying, configuring, and optimizing tools
• Hands-on experience with Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools
• Experience working with open-source and commercial Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms 
• Familiarity with network and vulnerability scanning tools 
• Strong practical experience in multi-cloud environments, including cloud-native security tooling
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment; capable of following procedures and escalating issues appropriately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GSOC, GCIH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Development and/or scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) 

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that!   We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!