Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Playags, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in interactive gaming is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to lead automation, security, and high-availability initiatives. This pivotal role involves designing and optimizing cloud infrastructures, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system stability and performance while deploying infrastructures in new markets. Join a company recognized for its award-winning culture and commitment to employee satisfaction, where your expertise will significantly impact the future of gaming technology.

Benefits

Award-winning employee culture

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading a DevOps or infrastructure team.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, high-available transactional systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in optimizing workflows and enhancing capabilities.
• Design and maintain high-load cloud-based infrastructures.

Skills

Leadership & Management

High-Load Transactional System Expertise

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Cloud Infrastructure

Linux Administration

Containerization & Orchestration

Networking & Security

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Alerting

Security & Compliance

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Zabbix

AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)

tcpdump

Wireshark

Job description

We are a leading provider of interactive gaming content and technology to online casinos worldwide. Our Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and Game Platform power cutting-edge real-money gaming experiences. As we expand into new markets and scale our infrastructure, we seek a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead and lead the team of our automation, security, and high-availability initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Workflow Management – Plan short-term and mid-term tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance the team’s capabilities.
• Infrastructure Management & Scaling – Design, maintain, and optimize high-load transactional cloud-based infrastructures.
• New Market Deployments – Implement infrastructure deployments worldwide to expand into new regulated markets.
• CI/CD & Automation – Maintain, improve, and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) for efficient software delivery.
• Security & Compliance – Prepare for and pass security audits while implementing best practices for resilience, security, and performance.
• Incident Response & Prevention – Organize monitoring, alerting, and rapid incident response to ensure system stability.
• Networking & Performance Optimization – Optimize networking infrastructure, AWS-specific networking, and load balancing strategies.
• Cost Optimization – Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs while maintaining performance.
• Infrastructure Documentation & Training – Maintain technical documentation and create training materials for internal teams.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Assist development and testing teams with optimized deployment setups.

Skills/Requirements:

• Leadership & Management – 2+ years leading a DevOps or infrastructure team.
• High-Load Transactional System Expertise – Experience managing large-scale, high available transactional systems.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or 2+ years AWS infrastructure experience.
• Cloud Infrastructure – Strong AWS expertise, including AWS Organizations, networking, and security best practices.
• Linux Administration – Advanced Linux security and performance tuning, kernel parameter configuration, network stack tuning and monitoring.
• Containerization & Orchestration – Advanced Docker knowledge, container security, and Kubernetes (EKS) management.
• Networking & Security – Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, WAF configurations, and AWS networking and IAM security.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Proven expertise with the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for automating scalable and secure infrastructure provisioning in AWS, using TypeScript, Python, or other supported languages. Experience integrating CDK into CI/CD pipelines and enforcing security best practices through code.
• Monitoring & Alerting – Expertise in Zabbix or equivalent, including custom metrics, alerts, dashboards, and performance optimization.
• Security & Compliance – Experience preparing for security audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Professional.
• Database Administration – Experience managing high-load relational databases and Elasticsearch administration.
• Experience in high-volume gaming or Fintech.
• Knowledge of AI-driven infrastructure monitoring and automation.
• F5 Web application Firewalls and NGINX Load balancers.
• Proficiency with network analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Relational and NoSQL database query languages.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Snapshot

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Job Type: AGS Interactive

Date Posted: 03/25/2025

About Us

AGS (NYSE: AGS), headquartered in Las Vegas, operates globally, creating a diverse range of entertaining gaming experiences for players worldwide. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but our customer-centric approach and growth have propelled us to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier.

Our offerings include:

• High-performing Class II and Class III slot products
• Real-money gaming platforms and content
• Highly rated social casino solutions for operators and players
• Best-in-class service

We pride ourselves on an award-winning employee culture, setting us apart from other gaming equipment suppliers. Our accolades include being named to the prestigious ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation’ and ‘Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’ for seven consecutive years (2017-2023). Additionally, we’ve secured titles such as ‘Top Workplaces Nevada’, ‘Top Workplaces Atlanta’, and the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award 2020 for Best Places to Work based on confidential, unsolicited employee reviews. For more information, visit playags.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.