or apply directly on 2K's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 5% of 2K's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 2K
- high 73 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
- Hiring momentum
- 179 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.
About this role
The Lead Security Analyst at 2K will oversee high-profile security incidents, guiding a team and communicating with stakeholders while enhancing the Incident Response Plan. Responsibilities include leading investigations, conducting threat hunting in gaming and retail environments, and mentoring junior analysts. The role also involves post-incident reviews and improving leak monitoring capabilities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.
What you need
- Three to five years of proven experience in Incident Response, Forensics, or Security Automation and Response
- Expert in cyber incident response investigations, including containment, eradication, and remediation activities
- Experience with drafting post-incident reports to senior leadership
- Familiarity with the video game industry and its security challenges
- Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating security operations
- Familiarity with common cyber security frameworks such as Mitre ATT&CK, SANS Top 20, Cyber Kill Chain, and OWASP Top 10
Nice to have
- Advanced Industry security certifications such as GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or similar
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Travel occasionally required
- The role involves mentoring, which may indicate a leadership expectation
- Experience in the video game industry is preferred, which may limit candidates from other sectors
Summarised from 2K's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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