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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Analyst - **Company:** ProbablyMonsters Inc - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Antivirus Softwares, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Linux, Digital Forensics, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Networking Basics, Open Web Application Security, Perforce, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Web Filtering, Falcon Platform, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cybercrime, Machine Learning Operations, CIS Benchmarks, Puppet, Terraform, Devsecops, Api Management, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eef2e0a500652013 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Zero Trust security?, * You are a security professional who is comfortable working in dynamic, technology-heavy environments. * You are an effective communicator with experience working across teams and departments, seeking ways to promote a culture of trust and respect. * You are a team player who enjoys collaborating to solve problems. * You are someone with strong time management and prioritization skills. * You are curious and enjoy investigating alerts, events, and anomalies to understand what is really happening. * You are comfortable working with moderate supervision and asking for guidance when requirements are unclear. * You are a gamer or someone familiar with video gaming and the games industry. * You enjoy engaging with teams to understand their needs and help them navigate security requirements. * You stay current with trends and news in the security space and are excited to keep learning., * Working knowledge of information security concepts and practices, including endpoint security, network security, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and security event monitoring * Ability to learn new technologies and security tools quickly; good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks * Experience using or exposure to security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, firewall, and content filtering solutions in a monitoring or support capacity * Familiarity with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, firewalls, and proxies * Basic understanding of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and awareness of how cloud-hosted systems differ from on-premises security considerations * Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environments, Active Directory, and basic concepts around permissions and group policy * Understanding of Linux and Windows operating system fundamentals and common hardening practices * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and proactively flag problems or risks with systems, tools, and processes * Working knowledge of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, with exposure to one or more modules including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/Falcon Insight), Identity Threat Protection (Falcon ITP), Cloud Security (Falcon Cloud Security/CSPM), Exposure Management and Vulnerability Management (Falcon Spotlight), or SaaS Security Posture Management; ability to monitor dashboards, review detections, and follow up on alerts within the platform * Awareness of AI/ML security risks such as prompt injection, data leakage through generative AI tools, and insecure API integrations; familiarity with responsible AI usage policies and the ability to help enforce them * Familiarity with identity and access management concepts including MFA, SSO, and least-privilege access principles * Awareness of common compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2) and how they translate into day-to-day security practices PREFERRED SKILLS: * Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments and familiarity with their native security tools and dashboards * Exposure to Microsoft 365 security features, Defender, and Azure AD/Entra ID * Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and basic security tooling in development workflows (SAST/DAST, Git, Perforce, Jenkins) * Experience with or exposure to network detective controls such as NDR, IDS, IPS, or SIEM platforms * Exposure to security automation or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or equivalent) * Experience performing or assisting with vulnerability scans on Windows or Linux systems * Game studio or gaming platform experience a plus * Exposure to incident response processes, threat hunting concepts, or basic digital forensics * Familiarity with risk management concepts and how organizations evaluate and accept security trade-offs * Understanding of CIS controls, benchmarks, and hardening practices * Exposure to vendor or third-party risk assessment processes * Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon AI-Driven Detection and Response (AIDR) capabilities, including AI-native threat detection and Charlotte AI; interest in how AI-augmented tooling can support faster alert triage * Exposure to continuous penetration testing platforms (e.g., Pentera, NodeZero, Cymulate, or similar) and an understanding of how automated attack simulation supports control validation * Experience evaluating AI/ML tools or platforms for security risk; familiarity with the OWASP LLM Top 10 * Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts and identity-centric security models * Exposure to data loss prevention (DLP) tools or insider threat awareness programs * One or more of the following certifications a plus: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GSEC, GPEN, or equivalent entry- to mid-level security certification ## Description ProbablyMonsters is currently seeking an Information Security Analyst to help monitor, protect, and strengthen the security of the data, assets, and systems that enable us to make world-class games. Do you enjoy investigating alerts, digging into security events, and collaborating with teams to reduce risk? Are you looking for a role where your attention to detail and curiosity make a real difference? If so, we may be looking for you!, * Monitor security systems and tools - including SIEM, EDR, and network security platforms - for alerts, anomalies, and potential threats; triage and escalate incidents in accordance with established playbooks and severity guidelines * Support the review and monitoring of network, systems, and tools for compliance with company security standards * Assist in the investigation of security events and incidents, documenting findings and participating in post-incident reviews * Help evaluate new security technologies and processes and provide feedback to senior engineers * Confer with users to discuss issues such as access needs, security tool questions, and potential security violations * Deliver security awareness training and promote a security-conscious culture across studio teams * Support AI/ML security monitoring efforts by flagging suspicious usage patterns in generative AI tools and escalating potential policy violations * Assist in maintaining accurate asset inventories and vulnerability tracking data across studio and cloud environments ## Related Videos - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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