--- title: 'Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Atari, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-offensive-security-engineer-atari-inc-newcastle-upon-tyne-england-6vrevqwz8adz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Atari, Inc. - **Company:** Atari, Inc. - **Location:** Newcastle Upon Tyne England, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atariinc/jobs/5417621008 ## Job description ## About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand recognized worldwide for its multi-platform games and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 games and franchises, including globally recognized brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes Digital Eclipse, Nightdive Studios, Infogrames, AtariAge, MobyGames, as well as Hipster Whale, Coatsink, Early Morning Studios, and Stormteller Games—spanning game development, publishing, and community experiences worldwide. Atari operates internationally with offices in the US, UK, in France, Germany, Sweden, and India. ## Overview As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and strengthening the security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities through detailed assessments and hands-on penetration testing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and safeguard systems against potential threats. ## What You’ll Do Conduct Vulnerability Assessments - Perform detailed vulnerability assessments on internal and external systems, networks, and applications. - Utilize automated tools and manual techniques to identify security weaknesses. Perform Penetration Testing - Execute penetration tests on IT infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms, and network components. - Simulate cyber-attacks to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures. Security Operations & Hardening - AI Security: Familiarity with AI-powered security tools and AI/ML security considerations for detection, analysis, and hardening. - Security Baselining: Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining secure configuration baselines across cloud and on-premise environments. - Configuration Review: Experience performing configuration reviews of different security tools and platforms to identify misconfigurations and drive them to closure. - Broad knowledge of security technologies related to applications, databases, networks, servers, Active Directory, and desktops. - Support incident response efforts by assisting with root cause analysis (RCA) or incident containment. Analyze and Report Findings - Analyze assessment and testing results to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks. - Prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations for remediation. - Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with Teams - Work closely with security, development, and operations teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities. - Assist in implementing security controls and solutions. Maintain Documentation - Develop and maintain documentation related to assessment methodologies, findings, and remediation recommendations. - Ensure all documentation remains updated and easily accessible. Stay Current with Cybersecurity Trends - Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices. - Incorporate new knowledge and techniques into testing activities to improve effectiveness. ## Requirements & Qualifications Educational Background - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Technical Skills - Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web technologies. - Proficiency with security testing tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and similar platforms. - In-depth knowledge of IT security standards and frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and SANS Top 25. - Familiarity with the OSI model, TCP/IP model, and core networking concepts. - Hands-on experience in manual penetration testing and security assessments. ## Experience - 3+ years of relevant experience in VAPT or cybersecurity-related roles. Desired Eligibility (Medium Priority) - Experience with IoT/OT security will be considered an added advantage. - Deep understanding of embedded protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, and SWD. - Experience with radio protocol attacks involving BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, DSP, and SDR. Certifications - Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or equivalent are preferred. ## Preferred / Nice-to-Have - Experience with penetration testing simulations such as Hack The Box or Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises. - Security Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate security testing and reporting tasks. - Security Governance & Vendor Management: Experience in Vendor Risk Assessments or IT Governance processes. - Cultural Alignment: Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proven track record of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving security landscape. - Hands-on experience with commercial and open-source tools/frameworks including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Core Impact, Scapy, AppScan, WebInspect, Qualys, Nessus, Nmap, SQLmap, and OWASP ZAP. Travel Travel may be required across the country for project execution, monitoring, assessments, testing activities, and coordination with geographically distributed teams, as and when required. To Apply Please submit your resume, a cover letter summarising your experience with the relevant technologies and tools listed above, and a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or any other relevant projects using the form below. ## EEO Statement Atari is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, religion or lack thereof, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ## About Atari, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Atari is an interactive entertainment production company that manages an intellectual property portfolio of more than 400 classic games and franchises, while operating game development studios, publishing, consumer hardware, and licensing. - **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Growth Paris: ALATA, OTC Pink: PONGF) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 1972 - **Founders**: Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Video games / interactive entertainment - **Target customers**: Retro and modern gamers (B2C); licensing partners and IP collaborators (B2B); hardware consumers - **Mission**: To honor the legacy of the Atari brand and build an engaged community of passionate fans around retro-focused content. ## Products & Services - **Atari VCS**: Modern hybrid console for playing classic and indie titles - **Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration**: Interactive museum/compilation game - **Digital Eclipse**: Game development studio specializing in retro collections and archival releases (subsidiary) - **Nightdive Studios**: Studio known for remastering and publishing classic games (subsidiary) - **MobyGames**: Renowned video game database and community resource (subsidiary) - **Coatsink**: Game development studio (subsidiary) - **Licensing**: Iconic IP including Pong®, Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, and hundreds more ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available in this search. (Shares traded on Euronext Growth Paris and OTC Pink as of 2024+) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – not disclosed in available search results. As a public company, Atari files financial reports on Euronext. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Major partner/CEO Wade Rosen; no specific institutional investors listed in provided sources. - **Growth Signals**: Acquisition and integration of multiple studios (Nightdive, Digital Eclipse, MobyGames, Coatsink); active hiring for AI and engineering roles (Senior AI Engineer, Principal AI Systems Engineer, QA Automation Engineer) across US, Germany, and India; headcount growth visible on LinkedIn (18 people, +9.3% YoY for core corporate, while subsidiaries expand independently). ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand legacy**: One of the most recognized brands in gaming history, with over 50 years of cultural impact - **Large IP portfolio**: 400+ games/franchises with built-in nostalgia and licensing potential - **Studio network**: Owns specialized retro-focused development and publishing studios (Digital Eclipse, Nightdive, Coatsink) and authoritative database (MobyGames) - **Unique market position**: Combines hardware (Atari VCS), software publishing, and licensing under one roof ## Strategic Focus - Restoring, optimizing, and publishing classic video games to reach new and returning audiences - Expanding AI-driven game development and systems engineering (as reflected in AI job postings) - Growing community engagement around retro content and preserving gaming history - Leveraging IP through licensing partnerships and new product categories ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Make gaming history” with a team that “dreams big, jumps into new technology, and expands into new markets.” - **Hybrid / Remote**: Headquarters in midtown Manhattan with a hybrid environment that blends remote flexibility with collaborative in-office dynamics. - **Perks**: Paid Time Off, Year-End Shutdown, and an explicit “Play Games!” expectation built into the workday. - **Locations**: New York, NY (US); Münster, Germany; Delhi, India; plus remote options for certain roles. - **Subsidiaries**: Opportunities exist across Atari and its family of studios (Nightdive, Digital Eclipse, Coatsink), each with its own engineering and creative culture. - **Caution**: Atari warns of fraudulent recruitment; official communication only from @atari.com, @digitaleclipse.com, or @nightdivestudios.com email addresses. ## Sources 1. [Atari About Page](https://atari.com/pages/about) 2. [Atari Careers Page](https://atari.com/pages/careers) 3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atari) 4. 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