Senior Security / DevOps / IT Specialist (Game Development)

Jobgether; España; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote or hybrid working options

Long-term collaboration

Meaningful ownership of infrastructure

Strategic security impact

Collaborative culture with creative/IT

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Security/DevOps/IT Specialist (Game Development) based in Spain to take ownership of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automation in a collaborative, international environment. You will safeguard client assets, IP, and internal systems while ensuring reliable and secure operations across distributed teams.

The role emphasizes shaping security standards, optimizing cloud and endpoint environments, and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, security operations, DevOps, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, IAM, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, and secure infrastructure practices.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, or equivalent enterprise identity and device management environments.
• Experience managing Windows-based workstations and supporting distributed or remote teams.
• Practical knowledge of networking, VPNs, firewalls, backup systems, disaster recovery, and incident response procedures.
• Experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting technologies to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, secure system administration, infrastructure monitoring, and reliable operational practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, investigate complex issues, and implement practical, dependable solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and maintain accurate documentation.
• Professional fluency in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, administer, and continuously improve IT infrastructure, including workstations, networks, cloud services, and remote collaboration environments.
• Manage user identities, access permissions, device policies, and endpoint security across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies and procedures to protect assets and data.
• Implement and maintain access controls, infrastructure monitoring, backup strategies, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Streamline IT operations through scripting, automation, and infrastructure management practices.
• Monitor infrastructure health, investigate incidents, and improve system availability and efficiency.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and establish consistent operational procedures.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

DevOps

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Windows administration

IAM / Entra ID / Intune

Cloud infrastructure

Networking

Scripting automation

Documentation

English communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Security / DevOps / IT Specialist (Game Development) based in Spain.

Take ownership of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevOps operations within an international game development and co-development environment. In this senior role, you will help safeguard sensitive client assets, intellectual property, and internal systems while ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure technical operations. You will work closely with artists, engineers, and production teams to strengthen infrastructure, streamline workflows, and introduce automation that improves operational efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting project data, supporting distributed teams, and enabling creative and technical professionals to deliver high-quality projects. You will have the opportunity to shape security standards, optimize cloud and endpoint environments, and drive continuous improvements across the studio. This is a long-term opportunity offering flexible working arrangements and meaningful ownership of infrastructure and security initiatives within a collaborative, international environment.

Accountabilities

• IT Infrastructure and Operations: Maintain, administer, and continuously improve IT infrastructure, including workstations, networks, cloud services, and remote collaboration environments. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement sustainable solutions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Identity and Access Management: Manage user identities, access permissions, device policies, and endpoint security across the organization. Oversee secure onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring appropriate access throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Develop, implement, and maintain practical information security policies and procedures. Protect confidential client assets, project data, intellectual property, and internal systems through effective security controls and preventive measures.
• Security Monitoring and Compliance: Implement and maintain access controls, infrastructure monitoring, backup strategies, and disaster recovery procedures. Identify vulnerabilities, assess operational risks, support security audits, and contribute to compliance initiatives and continuous improvement of security standards.
• DevOps and Automation: Streamline IT operations through scripting, automation, and infrastructure management practices. Support development teams by maintaining secure build environments, source control systems, and CI/CD workflows where required.
• Infrastructure Reliability: Monitor infrastructure health, investigate incidents, and improve system availability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support the organization's evolving technical needs.
• Documentation and Process Improvement: Maintain clear technical documentation, establish consistent operational procedures, and proactively identify opportunities to improve security, service delivery, and internal workflows.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, security operations, DevOps, or a closely related technical field.
• Security Expertise: Strong understanding of information security principles, identity and access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, and secure infrastructure practices.
• Enterprise IT Administration: Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, or equivalent enterprise identity and device management environments.
• Operating Systems and Remote Support: Experience managing Windows-based workstations and supporting distributed or remote teams across different locations.
• Networking and Resilience: Practical knowledge of networking, VPNs, firewalls, backup systems, disaster recovery, and incident response procedures.
• Scripting and Automation: Experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting technologies to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Cloud and Infrastructure: Understanding of cloud infrastructure, secure system administration, infrastructure monitoring, and reliable operational practices.
• Problem-Solving and Ownership: Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, investigate complex issues, and implement practical, dependable solutions.
• Communication and Documentation: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and maintain accurate documentation.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams.

Additional skills that would be an advantage:

• Experience supporting game development studios, digital content production teams, or other creative production environments.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Perforce, Git, or production pipelines involving large digital assets.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, Docker, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Background in security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, or security audit preparation.
• Familiarity with software licensing, IT asset management, and technology procurement processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Attractive compensation reflecting experience, technical expertise, and responsibilities.
• Flexible working arrangements: Remote or hybrid working options, depending on operational requirements.
• Long-term collaboration: Full-time opportunity with the potential for sustained professional engagement and career development.
• Meaningful ownership: Direct responsibility for infrastructure, cybersecurity, automation, and operational improvements.
• Strategic impact: Opportunity to shape and strengthen security standards and IT practices within an international game development environment.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced artists, engineers, and production professionals on creative and technically ambitious projects.
• Professional growth: Opportunities to expand expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and IT operations.
• Team culture and engagement: Annual team retreats and a supportive working environment that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing.