Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Junior Security Engineer

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDublin, IrelandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity-related roles.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices.
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring tools.
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Basic exposure to scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Passion for cybersecurity and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Full-time, on-site availability to support collaboration and creativity.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications.
Support the deployment and operation of security tools across multiple systems and environments.
Perform security monitoring and vulnerability scanning, and assist with log analysis to detect incidents and threats.
Support technical security audits and help provide actionable recommendations.
Assist in maintaining secure baseline configurations for Windows and Linux systems.
Participate in incident handling and escalation procedures.
Help educate staff on information security best practices.
Research and learn new technologies, tools, and security techniques.
Maintain up-to-date security documentation and operational procedures.
Participate in change management workflows to support secure implementations.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management tools.
Interest in learning security automation and scripting.
Experience supporting multi-site or international environments.
Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Interest in gaming or gaming industry environments.
Understanding of networking fundamentals.

Larian Studios is looking for a motivated and hands-on Junior Security Engineer to help strengthen and support the security posture of our global studio environment.

This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants exposure to infrastructure security, vulnerability management, monitoring, and operational security within the gaming industry.

You will work closely with IT, infrastructure, and development teams to support security operations, investigate threats, improve security controls, and help maintain best practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications
Support the deployment and operation of security tools across multiple systems and environments
Perform security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and assist with log analysis to detect incidents and threats
Support technical security audits and help provide actionable recommendations
Assist in maintaining secure baseline configurations for Windows and Linux systems
Participate in incident handling and escalation procedures
Help educate staff on information security best practices
Research and learn new technologies, tools, and security techniques
Maintain up-to-date security documentation and operational procedures
Participate in change management workflows to support secure implementations

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity-related roles
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning or security monitoring tools
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
Basic exposure to scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Passion for cybersecurity and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to Haves

Exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management tools
Interest in learning security automation and scripting
Experience supporting multi-site or international environments
Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Interest in gaming or gaming industry environments
Understanding of networking fundamentals

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

About the Company

Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Larian Studios develops premium role-playing games (RPGs) for PC and consoles, with Divinity: Original Sin 2 as a flagship title. Its products are complete, story-driven games that blend combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue to create immersive experiences. The company monetizes through game sales and may offer DLCs or expansions, while keeping the core games as the main focus. Larian emphasizes high-quality development through strong internal tools for tracking performance and player feedback, and it engages with the community to refine its games. It differentiates itself with deep, tactical RPG gameplay, strong storytelling, cooperative multiplayer options, and a global approach to reach RPG enthusiasts. The goal is to deliver engaging, well-crafted RPGs to players worldwide and continuously improve them by incorporating feedback and expanding content.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Pre-seed
Total funding: $3.2M
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
Founded: 1996

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