Senior Security Automation Software Engineer

Posted 22 Hours Ago
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Cary, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming • Metaverse
The Role
Design and build enterprise-scale security automation platforms, detection and response pipelines, inventory systems, risk workflows, and AI-agent solutions. Integrate security tools, cloud platforms, and internal data through reliable APIs. Own production reliability, observability, documentation, adoption, and long-term support while mentoring teams and advancing engineering standards.
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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

INFOSECWhat We Do

Keep Epic’s networks, hardware, and people safe from security risks. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and encryption programs. Document issues as they arise and assess & report any impact caused.

What You'll Do

InfoSec at Epic is rethinking how security gets done, replacing manual processes with automated, Al-driven systems that scale with the business. As a senior engineer reporting directly to InfoSec leadership, you will design and build the platforms that define the future of security engineering at Epic, turning hard problems into reliable, enterprise-grade solutions that teams across the company depend on.

In this role, you will
  • Identify the highest-impact opportunities to automate security operations, then independently design, build, and ship the solution end to end
  • Architect and deliver enterprise-scale platforms and services (detection and response pipelines, asset and software inventory, risk and exception workflows) that are adopted well beyond InfoSec
  • Build and harden Al-agent workflows that take on recurring security work, with the validation, auditability, and guardrails needed to trust them in production
  • Integrate security tooling, cloud platforms, and internal data sources into cohesive systems with clean APIs and clear ownership
  • Challenge established ways of working, prototype quickly with emerging technologies, and turn successful experiments into durable, maintainable products
  • Partner with security, platform, and engineering teams to drive adoption and raise the engineering bar through code review, mentorship, and shared standards
  • Own the reliability of what you build, including observability, documentation, and a clear path for long-term support
What we're looking for
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including building and operating distributed systems or platforms at enterprise scale
  • Strong proficiency in one or more modern languages such as Python, Go, TypeScript, or C#, with a track record of shipping production-quality code preferred
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or GCP), containers and Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD
  • Experience building automation, internal tools, or data pipelines that measurably reduced manual effort or improved operational outcomes
  • Working knowledge of security fundamentals and operations (identity, vulnerability management, logging and detection, incident response); security automation or SOAR experience is a plus
  • Practical experience building with LLMs and Al agents, or a demonstrated drive to learn quickly and apply them responsibly
  • A self-directed, ownership-driven approach: you find the problem, define the solution, and see it through to delivery with minimal oversight
  • Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technology, balanced with sound engineering judgment about what is ready for production
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build consensus and drive adoption across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A bias for action and a history of improving how teams work, not just what they ship
ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems or enterprise-scale platforms
  • Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, such as Python, Go, TypeScript, or C#
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud infrastructure
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD
  • Experience building automation, internal tools, or data pipelines that reduce manual effort or improve operations
  • Working knowledge of security fundamentals and operations, including identity, vulnerability management, logging, detection, and incident response
  • Practical experience building with LLMs and AI agents, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply them responsibly
  • Security automation or SOAR experience
  • Self-directed ownership and ability to deliver solutions with minimal oversight
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build consensus across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Epic Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Epic Games and has not been reviewed or approved by Epic Games.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—often free—and includes medical, dental, vision, and access to therapy sessions. Feedback suggests these offerings are a standout element of the overall package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and sizable bonuses are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation, with some describing pay as unmatched. Feedback suggests equity and incentives materially enhance perceived compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous time off, paid holidays, and sabbaticals are referenced alongside improvements in work-life balance. Feedback suggests paid leave breadth helps offset demanding periods.

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The Company
HQ: Cary, NC
5,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

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