Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Gamedev): Responsible for implementing and continuously improving policies, defense strategies, and simulated attack scenarios to protect digital assets with an accent on leading offensive operations, strengthening defenses, and managing security tools. Focus on designing and executing realistic attack scenarios, developing automated playbooks, and analyzing and reporting on vulnerabilities and incidents.

Location: Onsite in Montreal, QC, Canada

Company

hirify.global is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with over 1,300 employees worldwide, known for its flagship multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™.

What you will do

• Lead offensive operations, including penetration tests and vulnerability identification using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strengthen defenses by implementing detection and incident response mechanisms, and developing automated playbooks.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize security tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and other EDR/XDR solutions.
• Produce technical and executive reports on vulnerabilities and incidents, providing recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create educational content, lead training sessions, and organize cybersecurity awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance, quality, and solution integration.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3 years in Red Team/Blue Team roles.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and similar EDR/XDR tools.
• Strong skills in advanced penetration testing, forensic analysis, and incident investigation.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• Certifications: OSCP, CEH, CISSP, Microsoft Security Expert (SC-200, SC-300, SC-100, MD-102).

Culture & Benefits

• Work for the largest Canadian gaming studio with over 30 years of history.
• Be part of a diverse and creative environment.
• Company recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.
• Opportunity to contribute to unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms.