Senior Game Security Analyst – Ricochet Anti-Cheat

XBOX

. Investigate suspicious player accounts using gameplay telemetry, behavioral signals, and internal anti-cheat tools .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $82,240 - $152,160 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in game security and fraud detection, with a strong ability to analyze player behavior and enforce integrity policies. Proficient in SQL and data analysis techniques, with a commitment to accuracy and operational efficiency in investigations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Game Security ExperienceSQL ProficiencyData Analysis TechniquesAnalytical SkillsInvestigative Workflows

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Hard Skills

Fraud DetectionBehavioral AnalysisData AnalysisInvestigative TechniquesPattern RecognitionCase Management SystemsEnforcement Decision MakingAnti-Cheat OperationsPython ScriptingMachine Learning Detection

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailJudgment and DiscretionCollaboration

Industry Keywords

CheatingExploitationCompetitive IntegrityPlayer Support InvestigationsGame TelemetryCommunity EcosystemsAccount Review ProgramsTrust and SafetyMultiplayer GamingOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate suspicious player accounts using gameplay telemetry, behavioral signals, and internal anti-cheat tools
Review evidence associated with potential cheating, exploitation, boosting, and other integrity violations
Make accurate and consistent enforcement decisions, including account bans and other disciplinary actions
Identify patterns, trends, and emerging cheating behaviors across the player population
Partner with engineering and data teams to improve detection quality and reduce false positives
Validate new anti-cheat detections before wide-scale deployment
Support incident response during major cheating outbreaks, emerging exploits, or high-profile investigations
Document investigative findings and maintain clear records of enforcement decisions
Provide feedback on enforcement policies, workflows, and tooling to improve operational efficiency
Help develop best practices that improve the consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness of player investigations
Contribute to a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement in game security operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in game security, trust and safety, fraud detection, player support investigations, cybersecurity, or a related analytical field
Experience investigating anomalous behavior, abuse, fraud, policy violations, or suspicious activity
Proficient working with large datasets and identifying patterns in behavioral data
Experience using SQL to analyze player activity data
Experience working with investigative workflows and case management systems
Working knowledge of data analysis techniques and metrics
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced operational environment
Background collaborating with technical and non-technical partners
Ability to analyze multiple sources of information and synthesize findings into clear conclusions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency
Passion for multiplayer gaming and preserving competitive integrity
Understanding of cheating, exploitation, abuse, and competitive integrity challenges in online games
Ability to prioritize workload effectively across multiple investigations
Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive enforcement actions
Extra points: experience in anti-cheat operations or trust and safety environments
Extra points: experience with Python or scripting for data analysis and automation
Extra points: experience working with machine-learning-assisted detection systems
Extra points: experience with moderation, enforcement, or account review programs at scale
Extra points: familiarity with Call of Duty gameplay systems and common cheating methods
Extra points: knowledge of game telemetry and player behavioral analysis
Extra points: understanding of cheat distribution channels and community ecosystems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Paid sick time
Floating holidays
Compassion and bereavement leaves
Parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Fitness programs
Free and discounted games
Supplemental life & disability insurance
Legal service
ID protection
Rental insurance
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation for the job
Incentive compensation may be available (not guaranteed)