Lead DevSecOps Engineer

About Playson

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our partners with a high-end, microservice-based Platform-as-a-Service capable of processing billions of financial transactions daily. Our global infrastructure is designed for cross-regional performance, with a relentless focus on latency reduction and flawless player experience, regardless of bandwidth or connectivity.

We are now building a Platform & Cloud Security function and are looking for the first hire to launch and lead it. This is a rare opportunity to set the standards from scratch and shape how security is embedded into a modern, high-load, cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the DevSecOps function at Playson, defining best practices and security standards across the Platform Tribe.

• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning).

• Harden infrastructure and runtime environments (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, RBAC).

• Design and enforce cloud security controls in AWS (IAM least-privilege, GuardDuty, Security Hub, encryption at rest/in transit).

• Define and maintain IaC security policies (Terraform/Terragrunt, drift detection, policy-as-code).

• Implement and manage secrets management solutions (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager).

• Build centralized security monitoring & alerting (Datadog, ELK, CloudWatch, SIEM/SOAR).

• Lead vulnerability management and threat modeling practices.

• Automate workflows through scripting (Python, Bash).

• Partner with backend, infrastructure, and platform engineers to embed security in design & delivery.

• Contribute to compliance readiness (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).

• Act as a security subject-matter expert, mentoring engineers and raising awareness.

• Continuously evaluate and implement new security tools and approaches.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Security Engineering or DevSecOps.

• Proven experience embedding security in CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of Linux hardening and container security (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, RBAC).

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud security.

• Solid experience with IaC security (Terraform, Terragrunt).

• Hands-on with Secrets Management (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager).

• Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms & centralized logging.

• Skilled in threat modeling, vulnerability management, and network security.

• Strong scripting (Python, Bash).

Nice to have:

• Kafka, ClickHouse, FluxCD/ArgoCD.

• Knowledge of compliance in iGaming (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).

What We Offer

• Compensation at top industry standards + quarterly bonuses based on transparent evaluation.

• Remote-first flexibility and adaptable working hours.

• Unlimited paid vacation & sick leave.

• Comprehensive medical insurance (for you and your partner).

• Financial support for major life events.

• Professional growth budget for courses, training, and certifications.

Recruitment Process

1. HR Interview – 45 min

2. Hiring Manager Interview – 60 min

3. Technical Interview – 90 min

4. Final Interview with Head of Platform & CTO – 60 min

If you're ready to embrace ambitious goals and thrive in a dynamic environment,
Apply now and become part of Playson's exciting journey in the iGaming world!