Join Electronic Arts as a Detection Engineer to design, build, and enhance global security detection and response capabilities. This role offers the chance to innovate with AI-assisted detection, develop automation, and collaborate with expert security teams to protect next-level entertainment experiences.
About this job
The Security Detections Engineer designs, builds, and continuously improves EA's detection and response capabilities across its global environment. This role owns the end-to-end detection lifecycle, from threat-informed use case design through validation and operational handoff, while developing automation to mitigate risks. They collaborate with Security Operations and Security Engineering to evolve automation platforms and contribute to EA's AI-assisted detection roadmap.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in security detection engineering in an enterprise environment
- Proficiency in automation development (Python preferred) and building/consuming APIs (REST, auth patterns, secrets handling)
- Experience building detection logic using endpoint and/or cloud telemetry, with a strong grasp of attacker tradecraft and common compromise chains
- Ability to design validation approaches and measure detection performance (precision/noise reduction) using data-driven methods
- Experience with security automation (SOAR) a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits & Perks
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games