Technical Director - Application Security

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are seeking a visionary and technically adept Technical Director – Application Security to build and lead a new product security team supporting our Digital Gaming division. This is a transformative opportunity to define how security is embedded into our game development culture, tools, and infrastructure — ensuring the creation of secure, resilient, and immersive experiences for millions of players around the world.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned security leader with deep expertise in application security, hands-on familiarity with secure game development practices, and a forward-looking mindset around emerging technologies, including modern code development and AI tools. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, platform, DevOps, and external studios to implement a comprehensive Secured Game Development Lifecycle (SGDLC).

This is an on-site role at our Renton office in WA. We are looking for someone who can be on-site hybrid from Tuesday - Thursday. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Scale a Modern Application Security Program
  - Architect and drive the implementation of secure-by-design principles across CI/CD pipelines, game engines (Unity, Unreal), APIs, and cloud-native environments.
  - Integrate security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA) into developer workflows and automate remediation where possible.
  - Establish scalable policies and controls to govern secure coding, build validation, and deployment.
• Lead Partner Studio Security and Governance
  - Develop and operationalize a comprehensive governance model for 2nd and 3rd party studios.
  - Conduct regular security assessments, establish KPIs, and monitor compliance with contractual security obligations.
• Drive Threat Modeling and Product Risk Management
  - Embed threat modeling, privacy review, and risk profiling into the product lifecycle.
  - Partner with game and platform teams to ensure security architecture reviews are standard practice.
• Oversee Security Validation and Incident Preparedness
  - Implement security testing frameworks for staging and production (including pen testing and dynamic scanning).
  - Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure readiness across digital platforms and gaming services.
• Promote a Culture of Developer-Centric Security
  - Establish a Security Champions program to extend security best practices into feature and game teams.
  - Deliver SSDLC training and provide coaching to internal teams, contingent workers, and external developers.
• Lead Security Tooling Strategy and Technical Partnerships
  - Define and execute the tooling roadmap across platforms, including Snyk, Veracode, Coverity, Tenable, Orca, Expel, Splunk, and Sumologic.
  - Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to align security with infrastructure-as-code and serverless architectures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Application/Product Security, including 5+ years in the gaming or interactive entertainment industry.
• Expert knowledge of secure game development, including Unity, Unreal, Perforce, and game SDKs.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, containerization, cloud security (AWS), and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Demonstrated experience working with third-party development studios and overseeing console platform integrations.
• Hands-on expertise with Generative AI tools (e.g., secure code assistants, AI copilots, and agentic solutions) in a software development context.
• Strong command of modern collaboration tools: Jira, Slack, Confluence, Miro, SmartSheet.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of 5+ years of leading and growing security teams in a highly collaborative and matrixed organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $167,000.00 to $250,600.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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