Senior Security Architect - Electronic Arts
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
Requisition Number:
184978
Position Title:
Senior Security Engineer
External Description:***Open to Remote***We are looking for an experienced senior security architect to join our team
You will design the security architecture for our enterprise core products, with a focus on securing users & administrators, enterprise applications, data, and systems
You will also lead the strategy and work with teams on security mission-critical products such as Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, Device Authentication & Posture management, Red forest/Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) for Admins.You will also lead EA’s technical security standard track based on CIS benchmarks to maintain compliance on enterprise systems, and applications
We are looking for a candidate with understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices across several domains, including network security, application security, data protection, identity management, and cloud security.You will report to the Director of the Enterprise Security Engineering Core & Admin teamResponsibilitiesLead the enhancement of a secure administrative platform for administrators based on Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) architecture & privileged access strategySecure Active Directory, Okta and Entra ID, ensuring that directory services are protected against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.Lead the strategy and architecture for compliance with EA’s security standards based on CIS benchmarks for enterprise systems.Perform application security reviews and threat modeling on mission-critical systems, & enterprise applications to find and address potential security risks.Lead the strategy and architecture for device authentication and posture management solution for application access.Lead the implementation of a zero-trust security model across the organization, ensuring protection of user and admin accounts, systems and data.Stay up to date with the latest industry security trends, threats, and technologies, and improve the security posture of our enterprise systems, and M365 environments.Periodically update security policies to incorporate the latest security controls.Lead the cloud enclave strategy and design to ensure that critical services such as Active Directory can be securely hosted in the cloud enclave.Ensure that we have a thoroughly tested recovery plan in place to recover from service failures or compromises for services such as Active directory, Okta, Entra ID, and Secure Administrative platforms/Red Forest.Work with EA’s principal cloud security architect and help engineer and development of security architectures and solutions that ensure the protection of our cloud-based systems and data in M365, AWS & GCP.Create comprehensive documentation for security architectures, procedures & best practices.Qualifications10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a senior or architectural roleTechnical skills in areas such as network security, cryptography, identity management, threat modeling, application security, and risk management.Experience with zero trust security models, identity and access management, directory synchronization, and federation services.Experience integrating enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) with CSPs such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.Experience with device authentication solutions and posture management strategies using Entra ID, Opswat, and Intune.Expertise in securing directory services such as Active Directory, Okta and Entra ID.Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and other industry security standards.Knowledge of authentication standards/protocols (NTLM, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, FIDO2/WebAuthN, OIDC, OAuth2.0).Experience developing and testing recovery plans for service failures or compromises for critical services such as Active directory, Entra ID.Experience with cloud security architectures and solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with a emphasis on securing the M365 ecosystem.Experience with network protocols, encryption techniques, and security frameworks such as NIST and ISO/IEC 27001.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similarExperience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states
If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location
EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting
Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs
BASE SALARY RANGES
• California (depending on location e.g
Los Angeles vs
Sacramento):
º $138,200 - $219,000 USD Annually
• New York (depending on location e.g
Manhattan vs
Buffalo):
º $136,600 - $219,000 USD Annually
• Jersey City, NJ :
º $171,100 - $219,000 USD Annually
• Colorado (depending on location e.g
Denver vs
Colorado Springs):
º $153,100 - $206,200 USD Annually
• Washington (depending on location e.g
Seattle vs
Spokane):
º $136,600 - $202,300 USD Annually
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA
We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
City:State:Community / Marketing Title:
Senior Security Architect
Company Profile: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.EEOText:About Electronic ArtsWe’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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.Days Open:
76
Can this position be remote?:
1
EEO Employer Verbiage:About Electronic ArtsWe’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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.
184978
Position Title:
Senior Security Engineer
External Description:***Open to Remote***We are looking for an experienced senior security architect to join our team
You will design the security architecture for our enterprise core products, with a focus on securing users & administrators, enterprise applications, data, and systems
You will also lead the strategy and work with teams on security mission-critical products such as Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, Device Authentication & Posture management, Red forest/Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) for Admins.You will also lead EA’s technical security standard track based on CIS benchmarks to maintain compliance on enterprise systems, and applications
We are looking for a candidate with understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices across several domains, including network security, application security, data protection, identity management, and cloud security.You will report to the Director of the Enterprise Security Engineering Core & Admin teamResponsibilitiesLead the enhancement of a secure administrative platform for administrators based on Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) architecture & privileged access strategySecure Active Directory, Okta and Entra ID, ensuring that directory services are protected against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.Lead the strategy and architecture for compliance with EA’s security standards based on CIS benchmarks for enterprise systems.Perform application security reviews and threat modeling on mission-critical systems, & enterprise applications to find and address potential security risks.Lead the strategy and architecture for device authentication and posture management solution for application access.Lead the implementation of a zero-trust security model across the organization, ensuring protection of user and admin accounts, systems and data.Stay up to date with the latest industry security trends, threats, and technologies, and improve the security posture of our enterprise systems, and M365 environments.Periodically update security policies to incorporate the latest security controls.Lead the cloud enclave strategy and design to ensure that critical services such as Active Directory can be securely hosted in the cloud enclave.Ensure that we have a thoroughly tested recovery plan in place to recover from service failures or compromises for services such as Active directory, Okta, Entra ID, and Secure Administrative platforms/Red Forest.Work with EA’s principal cloud security architect and help engineer and development of security architectures and solutions that ensure the protection of our cloud-based systems and data in M365, AWS & GCP.Create comprehensive documentation for security architectures, procedures & best practices.Qualifications10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a senior or architectural roleTechnical skills in areas such as network security, cryptography, identity management, threat modeling, application security, and risk management.Experience with zero trust security models, identity and access management, directory synchronization, and federation services.Experience integrating enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) with CSPs such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.Experience with device authentication solutions and posture management strategies using Entra ID, Opswat, and Intune.Expertise in securing directory services such as Active Directory, Okta and Entra ID.Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and other industry security standards.Knowledge of authentication standards/protocols (NTLM, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, FIDO2/WebAuthN, OIDC, OAuth2.0).Experience developing and testing recovery plans for service failures or compromises for critical services such as Active directory, Entra ID.Experience with cloud security architectures and solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with a emphasis on securing the M365 ecosystem.Experience with network protocols, encryption techniques, and security frameworks such as NIST and ISO/IEC 27001.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similarExperience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states
If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location
EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting
Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs
BASE SALARY RANGES
• California (depending on location e.g
Los Angeles vs
Sacramento):
º $138,200 - $219,000 USD Annually
• New York (depending on location e.g
Manhattan vs
Buffalo):
º $136,600 - $219,000 USD Annually
• Jersey City, NJ :
º $171,100 - $219,000 USD Annually
• Colorado (depending on location e.g
Denver vs
Colorado Springs):
º $153,100 - $206,200 USD Annually
• Washington (depending on location e.g
Seattle vs
Spokane):
º $136,600 - $202,300 USD Annually
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA
We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
City:State:Community / Marketing Title:
Senior Security Architect
Company Profile: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.EEOText:About Electronic ArtsWe’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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.Days Open:
76
Can this position be remote?:
1
EEO Employer Verbiage:About Electronic ArtsWe’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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.
Source : Electronic Arts