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 / DevSecOps roles, with proven success delivering secure infrastructure and applications.
Strong skills in Python and Bash for building and automating security workflows.
Cloud Security (AWS focus) - Deep knowledge of IAM least-privilege design, encryption at rest/in transit, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and best practices for securing multi-account environments.
Implementation of security controls in pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container image scanning, policy-as-code).
Hardening of Linux systems, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS; strong experience with RBAC, PodSecurity/OPA/Gatekeeper/Kyverno policies.
Terraform/Terragrunt, including policy-as-code, drift detection, and compliance enforcement.
Expertise with HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or equivalent.
Hands-on with centralized logging, SIEM/SOAR tools (Datadog Security, ELK, CloudWatch, etc.) and incident response workflows.
In-depth understanding of secure network design, segmentation, and monitoring.
Experience with tools enabling temporary, approval-based access (Teleport, AWS IAM Identity Center, Okta, etc.).
Ability to design and enforce zero trust principles (continuous verification, microsegmentation, contextual access).
Familiarity with SBOM generation (CycloneDX, Syft), artifact signing (Cosign, Sigstore), and applying SLSA/in-toto frameworks.
Understanding of ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS (iGaming relevance), plus experience automating compliance checks with IaC and policy engines.

Nice to have:

Exposure to Kafka or ClickHouse in security-sensitive environments.
Familiarity with GitOps tooling (FluxCD/ArgoCD).
Broader knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, or other regulatory frameworks.

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.