System Security Engineer

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.

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?

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact at a global leader technology? Playtech is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced System Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to help shape the security posture of Playtech and its subsidiaries, this is your opportunity!

Job Description

Your Influential Mission: You Will…

• Lead vulnerability management efforts, identifying weak or missing controls and suggesting improvements and remediation strategies.
• Take hands-on responsibility for assessing, hardening, and patching security systems across both production and corporate environments.
• Design, develop, implement, and support a variety of security technologies, controls, and tools.
• Participate in and support security risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate closely with business owners, product managers, DevOps, IT operations, and development teams, providing subject matter expertise on information security.
• Respond to and support investigations of potential security incidents within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure Playtech systems (endpoints, servers, virtualization, and cloud endpoints) adhere to security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive projects implementing world-class security solutions and technologies used within Playtech.
• Communicate daily with internal stakeholders (including asset and vulnerability owners) and occasionally with auditors, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Components for Success: You…

• Bring 2–5 years of relevant, hands-on experience as an Information Security Expert/Engineer (we value both strong technical backgrounds and the right attitude, analytical skills, being self-driven and proactive).
• Possess a solid understanding of Information Security, IT systems, and Networking principles.
• Hold a technical or academic background (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate proven, hands-on experience with:
• Vulnerability management and scanners (as the core focus of the position).
• Identity protection and privileged access management (e.g., AD, AAD, MS Entra, OpenLDAP, MFA, EPM, PAM).
• Information and data protection, including database security.
• Securing Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints.
• Exhibit excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Are goal-oriented, quick to learn, and embrace change as a normal part of life.
• Work well independently and as a team player, with high integrity and a collaborative spirit.

You’ll Get Extra Points for…

• Security certifications and training such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CISM, CKS, CKA, or similar.
• Experience as a system engineer, service admin, or in IT roles prior to moving into security.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in global, multicultural teams.
• Prior exposure to large-scale, enterprise environments.

Thrive in a culture that values…

• A strong, professional global team with deep expertise and a supportive environment.
• Challenging tasks that match your profile and help you grow.
• Access to and implementation of world-leading security tools and technologies.
• A great office atmosphere and a stable, long-term workplace
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Clear, straightforward recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY?

In addition to your CV, please add a brief motivation letter covering your goals, your current experience in system security or related fields, and/or working in a corporate environment. You can write it in the comment section at the end of the application page (under “your message to the hiring manager”).

Meet the Team

Global System Security Team – Playtech

Join a close-knit, high-performing team led by Andres Oras, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, international environment. Our team is responsible for safeguarding Playtech’s infrastructure, driving security projects, and supporting thousands of employees worldwide. You’ll be replacing a valued team member and will have the chance to make your mark while being supported by peers in Kyiv, Bulgaria, Austria, Estonia, and beyond. We value open communication, mutual support, and a shared commitment to excellence.

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.