Application Security Analyst - 212694 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Madrid, Spain

Role ID

212694

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, and EA SPORTS UFC.

We are looking for an experienced Application Security Analyst who is passionate about video games and security to join us and our EA SPORTS Security team.

You will attend 3 days a week in a hybrid work model to our Madrid or Vancouver Office reporting to our Senior Product Manager.

Position Overview

You will analyze cheat data and provide actionable recommendations.
You will simulate real-world attack scenarios and attempt to exploit and abuse game designs/features
You will perform technical security assessments, audits, and design reviews.
You will analyze, assess, and respond to Security threats affecting Game Security.
You will advise game teams on how to mitigate against abuse
You will partner with other security software engineers, data scientists, and security product managers, and improve our security posture.
You will develop internal tooling needed to support reverse engineering / red teaming

Qualifications

Knowledge of video games with virtual economies or cheating/botting
Basic to intermediate understanding of the Windows kernel and its internal systems
Knowledge of operating system fundamentals (processes, threads, virtual memory, etc.)
Data querying skills with experience in Presto and MySQL
Ability to read and understand C++ (bonus if some knowledge in C#, Java, or .NET CIL)
Ability to safely handle potentially malicious software
1+ year of software development experience and the ability to write your own tools, scripts, and extensions
Experience with debuggers such as WinDbg, x64dbg, OllyDbg, or gdb
Experience with disassemblers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or radare2
Knowledge of cryptography fundamentals

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About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.