Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Technology team in Sydney and are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join the team. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and implement security features across systems and applications, ensuring security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct security assessments, including threat modelling, secure code reviews, and vulnerability analysis to identify and mitigate potential application security risks.
• Support incident response efforts, helping detect, analyse, and respond to product security incidents in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Participate in security architecture and design reviews, providing expert input to engineering teams on best practices and secure implementation.
• Report on security metrics, delivering insights into vulnerabilities, threats, and risk trends to drive continuous improvement in product security.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven knowledge of web application security concepts and cloud security best practices, with a strong emphasis on AWS. Experience with other cloud platforms and Kubernetes is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript (Kotlin advantageous) and contemporary software engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, and containerisation.
• Experience in developing internal tooling and performing security-focused engineering tasks.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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