Security Engineer - Blockchain

Who we are

We are Inventors of gaming platform, betting, fintech and software solutions. Across the globe, our cross-functional teams create online gaming platform as well as sports and fintech betting solutions that reach hundreds of thousands of users daily guided by our motto “Fearlessly Forward” together.

Join our Blockchain team!

The Workshop is a tech company that develops intuitive software for the online gaming industry. Our motto is to move “Fearlessly Forward” together. Cooperative innovation is at the center of everything we do – from our games, new products and technologies, to how we collaborate and share inspiration with one another.

Our blockchain team is dedicated to the conception, design and implementation of a best-in-class software platform providing our users with the ability to work seamlessly within this new and highly technical space. We are currently seeking new colleagues across a variety of roles who are passionate about bringing this world-changing technology into mainstream use via the development of high-quality tools and services aimed at the wider commercial market.

Previous blockchain experience, while desirable, is not required and so this is an excellent opportunity for anybody who has an interest in growing their skills and experience in this novel and fast-moving field.

Your mission

Reporting to the Head of Information Security, we are looking for a Security Engineer to help protect our infrastructure, applications and services that our employees and clients use every day.

You will be help to develop and implement security policies and procedures, respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities and will work closely with product delivery teams to embed security into their culture and ways of working.

You will manage security across multiple datacentres and cloud environments, automating routine tasks like security scanning, patching and configuration management to free up time for more strategic security initiatives.

What you'll do

As a Security Engineer with expertise in information security and software development, you will play a pivotal role in implementing, and maintaining the company's security posture.

You will be responsible for:

• Implementing and managing security systems across the entire organisation’s infrastructure, data, and applications to defend from security threats.
• Work with networks, applications and engineering teams to ensure that the organisation's technology platforms, infrastructure and systems are hardened and with the right level of observability.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to product delivery teams on security architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of security solutions
• Proactively identify security problems and improvements to be made within systems and applications deployment.
• Assist with enforcing security standards, policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to provide effective incident resolution.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats and technologies, and continuously improve the company's posture on security.
• Work alongside Customer Service Desk and Software Engineers in response to security incidents and vulnerabilities, assist with conducting root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Assist with the facilitation of a security training and awareness programme for all company employees.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will need a curious mindset and a strong technical background in Security, IT infrastructure and software development practices. If you possess knowledge or have had exposure in any of the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• At least 2 years’ experience in the security industry working in a technical role.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, security principles and frameworks such as OWASP, NIST etc.
• Experience with threat modelling and basic technical risk assessment
• Experience in developing secure code and implementing secure development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Experience in dealing with security incidents and breaches, and performing incident response and forensics
• Design and implementation of enterprise security tools including IDS/IPS, Content filtering or SIEM.
• In-depth understanding of network OSI model and web protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP and DNS
• A team player mindset, able to articulate security-related concepts to different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, taking multiple initiatives forward at the same time
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Full English professional proficiency

What's in it for you (Spain)

• Private life and health insurance for you and your family.
• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company bus lines for convenient transportation applicable for employees Malaga based.
• Relocation package for you and your family including soft-landing package services to help you settle in (applicable for relocation to Malaga, if you are moving from a different city/country)
• Learning Pocket for personal development.
• A hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• 3 volunteering paid days each year.
• Generous referral programme.
• Workplace perks such as gaming room with darts, pool, ping pong table ,foosball, consoles and much more! We also enjoy massages and a kitchen stocked with coffee, fruits, nuts and ice cream.

What's in it for you (London)

• Private life and health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.
• 25 days of annual leave plus weekday bank holidays,.
• Learning Pocket for personal development.
• A hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• 3 volunteering paid days each year.
• Generous referral programme.

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Our Beliefs and Commitment to You! We value creativity and innovation from our diverse team. The Workshop welcomes candidates of all genders, orientations, disabilities, races, ages, nationalities, and beliefs. Great ideas come from great people who thrive on being empowered to improve our products and processes!

Our DNA We live by the motto "Experience First" for our customers, players, and employees. With 550 employees from 40 nationalities speaking nearly 30 languages, our offices in Málaga, Madrid, Auckland, and London focus on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and well-being initiatives.

Our Culture: At The Workshop, we foster an inclusive and multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated. As an Inventor, you will thrive in an environment led by:

• Global Innovation: Join a dynamic company pioneering cutting-edge technology worldwide with an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous growth.
• Personal Growth: Explore new opportunities through internal mobility programs.
• Well-being Support: Benefit from initiatives promoting work-life balance and personal development.
• Community Impact: Influence the tech community inside and outside of The Workshop and mentor others as we shape the future together.