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.

• Establish the Dev Sec Ops  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, Guard Duty, 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, Cloud Watch, 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 2701, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Act as a security subject-matter expert
  , mentoring engineers and raising awareness.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new security tools and approaches.

• 5+ years in Security Engineering / Dev Sec Ops  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, Guard Duty, 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, Pod Security/OPA/Gatekeeper/Kyverno policies.
• Terraform/Terragrunt, including policy-as-code, drift detection, and compliance enforcement.
• Expertise with Hashi Corp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on with centralized logging, SIEM/SOAR tools (Datadog Security, ELK, Cloud Watch, 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 (Cyclone
  
  DX, 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.

• Exposure to Kafka or Click House in security‑sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with Git Ops tooling (FluxCD/ArgoCD).
• Broader knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, or other regulatory frameworks.

• 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.

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!