System Administrator* Security

We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play online games based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Are you interested in running games and services in almost all countries around the globe?

As part of a dynamic and motivated team, you will work on various and challenging projects, such as the operation of existing games and the integration of new games into our existing infrastructure.

Your mission

System administration:

•    Participate in the planning and configuration of Linux & Windows infrastructures
•    Design robust server and system architectures (WIN/LIN) to ensure the performance, scalability and security of our games
•    You carry out regular maintenance, software updates and patch management with regard to system security & stability
•    You plan maintenances, security patchdays and carry them out together with system administration
•    You have experience in using Ansible to automate configuration changes and deployment of applications
•    You feel at home when implementing playbooks and roles to ensure repeatable and scalable processes, as well as updating and optimizing existing Ansible scripts
•    You are the contact person for system administrators & developers on the subject of IT security

IT security:

•    Regularly analyze systems for security vulnerabilities and proactively implement measures to close identified vulnerabilities
•    You are the contact person and an active part of the integration team during the development phase of new games and are responsible for a secure setup and secure operation
•    Configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and other security tools to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the systems
•    Conducting security audits and penetration tests: Regularly checking systems for potential security risks and planning and conducting penetration tests to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities
•    Responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, developing and implementing plans to minimize damage and prevent future incidents
•    Overseeing our Vulnerability Disclosure Program
•    Organizing training and workshops for team members & employees to raise awareness of security best practices and improve skills in dealing with security issues
•    Regular reporting of our IT security and risks in meetings with divisional management and C-level management

This position requires not only technical expertise, but also the ability to collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of new products. You will play a proactive role in ensuring system security and stability, taking into account and representing current best practices and trends in IT security.

Tech Stack Buzzwords

•    Linux (Ubuntu & Pro), Windows Server (2008 up to now), FreeBSD, LAMP, Ansible, CVE, CVSS, OpenVAS, Wazuh, Ceph, Proxmox, MySQL, MS SQL-Server, Powershell, ELK, Gitlab, Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Icinga, Grafana, Graylog, Jira, Confluence, Mattermost

Your skills

•    You have very good knowledge of common application threats, industry standards and best practices (e.g. OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001)
•    You have good knowledge and experience in the administration of Linux & Windows based server systems
•    You are proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g. Perl, Bash, Python)
•    You have experience with Ansible and the automation of heterogeneous infrastructure of 100 systems or more
•    You can move fluently between on-premise, cloud, bare-metal, virtualization, and kubernetes environments
•    You can reproduce reported vulnerabilities and explain them to developers and management in an understandable way
•    You enjoy working in a team and want to contribute and continuously develop your own skills
•    You think outside the box, question processes and critically analyze potential risks

Your Gameforge setting

•    An international company awaits you! English is our company language, as employees from over 35 nations are part of our team
•    The future's hybrid! Together with your manager and team, you can arrange how you split your time working from home or at the office
•    We support your personal and professional development! Language courses, teambuilding activities, seminars and more
•    We have full transparency at Gameforge! We all share our ideas because everyone has potential

About Gameforge

About Gameforge

Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of widely acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based game titles. Gameforge builds highly active and enduring global communities by supporting players through the greatest quality LiveOps, provision of localized content, engaging community management, and frequent delivery of meaningful updates.

Gameforge’s diverse portfolio of highly successful gaming brands provides different worlds with engaging experiences for players from all walks of life: core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, beloved anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, along with indie titles such as Trigon: Space Story and Tiny Thor. 

More information is available on http://corporate.gameforge.com/

*No matter what gender, we’ re on the lookout for people with drive and talent.