Cloud Security Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Security Engineering role at Playtech. Remote, Ukraine · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Guide cloud governance and monitoring, and keep the cloud security posture management system running
- Work with DevOps, IT, development and GRC teams to advise on Google Cloud security
- Review cloud setups, spot control gaps and vulnerabilities, then recommend fixes
- Document security guidance, maintain cloud-native controls and automate security tasks
- Help investigate possible security incidents and respond to them
What you bring
- At least two years in a technical security position similar to this one
- Hands-on experience with Azure or Google Cloud Platform, or Google Workspace
- Strong understanding of CSPM and DSPM tools, plus cloud architecture, risks and safeguards
- Basic Python or Shell scripting skills and effective spoken and written English
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a cloud security engineer who can advise product teams and communicate security issues to technical and non-technical colleagues. It is remote and based in Kyiv.
From the employer
About Playtech
Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.
As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.
Ready to level up your career?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cloud Security Engineer to help drive the security posture of Playtech and its subsidiaries.
This position ensures the proper security design and operation of cloud environments in Azure or GCP (primarily IaaS and PaaS) for different types of services and applications. The Cloud Security Engineer will work closely with product teams in the company to assist and audit in building and maintaining secure cloud environments
Your influential mission. You will...
- Oversee cloud security governance and monitoring
- Maintain a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution
- Collaborate with DevOps, IT, development and GRC teams to provide subject‑matter expertise in the Google Cloud domain
- Support and maintain cloud‑native security controls
- Conduct security reviews for cloud environments
- Develop documentation outlining security recommendations and best practices
- Identify weak spots, missing controls, vulnerabilities, providing clear recommendations for improvement and remediation
- Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and cloud security controls
- Participate in investigations and responses to potential security incidents
- Implement automation for security‑related tasks
Components for success. You...
- Bring at least 2 years of experience in a similar technical security role
- Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) / Google Workspace
- Apply strong knowledge of CSPM and DSPM solutions
- Understand how cloud infrastructure works, including architecture best practices, managed services, typical vulnerabilities, mitigations, and security best practices
- Communicate clearly, positively, and persuasively on security topics to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, building effective relationships
- Maintain a strong security mindset with a business‑enablement focus
- Leverage familiarity with modern application development approaches (infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containers, serverless, code/artifact repositories, etc.), with hands‑on experience considered a plus
- Possess broad IT and enterprise architecture knowledge (TCP/IP stack, relevant protocols/technologies—firewall, proxy, etc.; server OS like Windows/Linux; web/database servers, etc.)
- Use basic scripting skills (Python/Shell) to automate and streamline daily tasks
- Have a basic understanding of AI concepts and practical experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automation, and security workflows
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written English
- Operate effectively within an enterprise environment
You'll get extra points for...
- Knowledge of AWS cloud
- Relevant security, systems, networking certifications
Thrive in a culture that values...
- Collaborating with a true product company where your impact is visible
- Growing through a structured educational program designed to support your development
- Continuously learning in a collaborative environment where experienced colleagues help you expand your skills
- Working in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere
SECURITY TEAM
A dynamic and innovative team that focuses on developing and maintaining networks across Playtech. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding work environment, the Security Unit at Playtech is a great place to be!
Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
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