Associate Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Associate Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst (Cybersecurity): Identifying and analyzing potential threats to live service game titles and the broader organization with an accent on OSINT, complex digital investigations, and threat landscapes. Focus on driving process improvements through automation, developing intelligence reporting, and protecting intellectual property from malicious actors.

Location: Onsite in Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $122,000 — $140,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is a world-class entertainment creator known for developing some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects in the industry.

What you will do

• Identify and prevent fraudulent or malicious behavior using OSINT and internal investigative methods.
• Lead complex investigations involving data collection and synthesis from multiple systems.
• Maintain current intelligence on emerging threats and the evolving threat landscape.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality investigative reporting and intelligence outputs.
• Support response efforts for security incidents and critical escalations.
• Drive process improvements through automation and tooling to scale investigative workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in threat intelligence, investigations, or similar roles.
• Strong expertise in intelligence gathering, monitoring, and investigative reporting.
• Experience conducting complex investigations across various digital platforms.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and systems such as SQL and Hadoop.
• Familiarity with link analysis methodologies and legal/compliance considerations related to investigations.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Oakville, Ontario.

Nice to have

• Experience with Maltego, Hunchly, Splunk, or case management platforms.
• Background working with online games, live services, or AAA multiplayer environments.
• Scripting skills in Python or SQL for automation and analysis.
• Basic level of fluency or above in languages other than English.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment with collaboration among industry-leading talent.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other corporate benefits.
• Potential for additional compensation through bonuses and equity awards.
• Opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious creative projects in entertainment.