Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

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Information Security Engineer

Taketwo · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

WHO WE ARE 

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

THE CHALLENGE

Take-Two Security's goal is to empower our label divisions to securely develop triple-A game content. The Information Security Engineer will analyze and implement security systems across the Take-Two technology stack. You will collaborate with Infrastructure, Security Engineering & Ops, and Architecture teams to build, maintain, and improve existing security systems across Endpoint, Network, Cloud and Data Security, & SOC applications. This includes developing new tools as needed. You will assess network security firewall change requests internally and across subsidiaries to ensure secure connectivity. You will also regularly work with Security colleagues in the label teams to address their priorities alongside our own. 

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON

  • Enhance our Information Security posture through EDR/DLD/CSPM/NSM management for enterprise endpoint computing, virtualization, cloud and network security. 
  • Identify misconfigurations or security control gaps, manage vulnerabilities, and automate endpoint asset discovery across the enterprise network and cloud, working with Security & IT teams. 
  • Review and respond to events using Security monitoring systems and process technical change requests for Infrastructure, Engineering, and Ops. 
  • Ensure T2's compliance within Security applications with regular KPI or Risk Indicators. 
  • Possible participation in incident response with on-call availability. 
  • Map system defenses and monitoring capabilities against threat frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP to build defenses for Take-Two assets. 
  • Use project tools for objective tracking and accurate project scoping. 
  • Contribute to technical writing for T2 Information Security Policies, Standards, and technical project documentation, adhering to frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). 
  • Periodically contribute to the T2 Risk management program by reviewing endpoint, network, & cloud asset configurations, patching, and vulnerability scan results. 
  • Develop programmatic automations and scripting for Security system updates. 

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Service-oriented attitude and tempered ego. 
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience in computer science or related field. 
  • 3-5 years in a Security Analyst, Security Engineering, or Network Security Engineering environment. 
  • Experience with endpoint detection & response platforms, and other enterprise security infrastructure platforms, SIEM, SOAR, DLD/P. 
  • Knowledge of Security threat frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP. 
  • Experience with programming languages (Python, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript) for programmatic automation. 
  • Proficiency in analyzing and understanding security concepts relevant to enterprise security. 
  • Experience in a result-oriented, retail media driven environment with key result timelines. 

 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

 

  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more! 
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

 

 

The pay range for this position in Ontario, Canada at the start of employment is expected to be between $71,400 and $105,660 CAD per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]