--- title: 'Security Analyst at SkyBox Labs' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/security-analyst-skybox-labs-burnaby-rpewbdkfcayv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Security Analyst at SkyBox Labs - **Company:** SkyBox Labs - **Location:** Burnaby, Canada - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/skyboxlabs/186f5815-0f8f-4da9-b78c-c2d613a8dba3 ## Job description Interested? Let's talk about what we're hiring for: SkyBox Labs is looking for a Security Analyst I to join our Security team as a hands-on first line of defense in protecting our studio's and our partners' IP. You'll help operate and maintain the tooling that keeps our workforce and partner integrations secure. In this role, you'll be a first responder to security events and a go-to advisor for project teams who need security guidance. You'll join a tight-knit team where everyone jumps in to help each other, works with top-tier enterprise security tooling, and is genuinely excited to keep learning. If you like variety, want to work somewhere your work directly protects some of the industry's biggest partnerships, and thrive on figuring things out with a sense of urgency, we want you on our team! This is an onsite role based out of our office in Burnaby. Some off-hours work should be expected, including occasional planned maintenance outside business hours. A snapshot of your role: Threat detection and incident response - Act as first responder for security alerts and phishing reports - Triage, analyze, and investigate to determine scope, impact, and required action - Monitor and analyze threat activity across SIEM, UEBA, and EDR toolsets to identify indicators of compromise for remediation or suppression - Maintain incident response documentation, runbooks, and post-incident records Vulnerability and patch management - Run enterprise vulnerability scans, prioritize findings by risk and exploitability, and drive remediation with system owners - Deploy patches and track hardware/software remediation to resolution Endpoint and identity management - Ensure security tooling is deployed and healthy across all endpoints - Enrol devices into MDM and configure policies that enforce security baselines and hardening standards Network and access security - Make VLAN assignment and related configuration changes to network switches, executed under change control - Support access control and single sign-on (SSO) operations to enforce least-privileged, trusted access Governance, awareness, and stakeholder engagement - Deliver security awareness training, including monthly phishing simulation testing - Liaise with business and system owners to manage changes in line with their controls and our partner obligations - Keep current with the latest security, vulnerability, and technology developments relevant our threat landscape Sound like you? This is what we're looking for: - Minimum 3 years of experience in an IT position, including at least 1 year of cyber security experience - Hands-on experience across security tooling such as endpoint security, firewalls, email security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Single Sign-On (SSO) - A functional understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals, spanning Windows and Linux - Knowledge of mobile device management, security, and asset tracking - Familiarity with systems security policies, standards, and procedures, and a working knowledge of ITIL processes and change management - Hands-on experience with Cisco switch infrastructure - Ability to analyze complex problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective action with a sense of urgency - Strong research, data-analysis, and project management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across the organization Nice-to-Haves: - Prior experience in games, media, or IP-sensitive environments where partner or client confidentiality obligations shape the security program - Exposure to cloud and SaaS security (identity, conditional access, CASB/DLP) in a hybrid work environment - Hands-on experience with Entra ID and Intune - Progress toward, or completion of, industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, MSFT SC-200, Blue Team/SOC analyst credentials) And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox: - Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available - Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy - Flexible hybrid working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed and have the ability to work from home on certain projects - Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio - We relentlessly support your growth and development! Explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You'll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth - Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we've got it! - Get involved with our diverse community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a supportive environment - You'll help protect the great partnerships behind industry-leading titles! The base salary range is $67,000 - $112,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience. ## About SkyBox Labs ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A full-service co-development game studio based in Vancouver, specializing in AAA franchises such as Halo, Minecraft, Destiny, and Fallout. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of NetEase Games, acquired January 2023) - **Headquarters**: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Derek MacNeil, Shyang Kong, Steven Silvester ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Video game development (co-development / outsourcing for major publishers) - **Target customers**: B2B – large game publishers (Xbox Game Studios, Bungie, Electronic Arts, Microsoft) - **Mission statement**: Not explicitly stated, but the studio emphasizes “contributing to industry-leading titles without compromising on culture” and maintaining a “small studio feel” with flat structure. ## Products & Services SkyBox Labs does not ship its own IP; it acts as a co-developer and support studio for major titles: - **Halo Infinite** (co-development with Xbox Game Studios) - **Minecraft** (Bedrock version for Nintendo Switch – cross-play implementation) - **Destiny 2: The Final Shape** (supporting Bungie) - **Fallout 76** (supporting Bethesda / Xbox) - **Age of Empires** (previous work, not detailed on current site) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by NetEase for an undisclosed sum in 2023) - **Key Metric**: ~235+ employees (2025, per about page); 200+ in 2021 (Wikipedia) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: NetEase Games (parent company), Xbox Game Studios, Bungie, Microsoft, Electronic Arts - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired by NetEase in 2023 – provides financial stability and access to larger network - Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers two years in a row (2024, 2025) - Expanded to three offices in Burnaby and Victoria (2022) - Continues to work on multiple AAA projects simultaneously ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep co-development expertise**: Proven track record with iconic franchises (Halo, Minecraft, Destiny, Fallout) - **Strong publisher relationships**: Long-term partnerships with Xbox Game Studios and Bungie, rare for a studio of this size - **Technical specialization**: Expertise in Nintendo Switch porting and cross-play implementation (Minecraft Bedrock) - **Flat structure**: Retains a “small studio” culture despite growth, enabling impactful contributions at all levels ## Strategic Focus - Continue co-developing blockbuster AAA titles with top-tier publishers - Leverage NetEase ownership to expand into new projects and potentially original IP - Maintain culture of learning and growth (SkyBox U, Guilds) to attract and retain talent - Geographic expansion within British Columbia (three offices) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Flat structure, open communication, mutual respect, authenticity – described as “small studio feel” - **Learning & Development**: SkyBox University (internal courses), leadership programs, learning lunches, personal interest clubs (outdoor, sports, movies, MTG) - **Benefits**: - RRSP matching - Generous maternity/parental leave top-up - Hybrid and on-site work options (Burnaby, Victoria, BC) - **Recognition**: Named BC’s Top Employer 2024 and 2025 - **Hiring Process**: Transparent stages (screen, interview, assignment, decision); uses AI tools to assist with resume review, but final decisions are human - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different backgrounds and perspectives ## Sources 1. [skyboxlabs.com](https://skyboxlabs.com/) – Official site, co-development projects, awards 2. [skyboxlabs.com/about](https://skyboxlabs.com/about/) – History, team size, NetEase acquisition, culture 3. [skyboxlabs.com/jobs](https://skyboxlabs.com/jobs/) – Careers page, benefits, hiring process, values 4. [jobs.lever.co/skyboxlabs](https://jobs.lever.co/skyboxlabs) – Job listings (AI use disclosure) 5. 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