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Betway Group

IT Security Engineer

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London, United Kingdom

Full Time

17-01-2025

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Job Specifications

Who we are
We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.
At Betway, we’re driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry. Our people are forward-thinking team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds. Founded in 2006, our teams in Guernsey, London, Malta, Germany, Portugal and Spain and are constantly expanding and evolving.


Who we’re looking for
We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.
Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.


Why we need you
We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
As an IT Security Engineer you’ll be responsible for maintaining, evaluating and testing the security of our systems. You will assist with the ongoing protection of digital assets, and the maintenance and expansion of the security architecture.
This will be completed via the implementation of applicable and well managed security controls by employing a process driven approach to tasks. You will be able to practice due care throughout your daily tasks ranging from ensuring the success of our data loss program to providing expert security guidance to the entire IT operations team. Further, the IT Security Engineer should be capable of providing best practice and guidance to our wide-ranging user base.


What you’ll be doing
As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:
Security Strategy and Governance:
-Determining appropriate levels of security controls, systems monitoring, and conduct security audits
-Assisting in managing the development and implementation of security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
-Working with outside consultants for independent security reviews and compliance audits
-Assisting the Information Security Team with awareness training on information security standards, policies, and best practices
Security Operations and Incident Response:
-Developing, implementing, and monitoring security measures for the protection of systems, networks, and information
-Responding to various requests logged by the business and act as a point of escalation for security issues
-Assisting other technology teams with prioritizing patches and security fixes.
-Reviewing security logs and analytics to identify and respond to potential security incidents
-Leading investigations into suspected attacks and data breaches
Security Solutions and Tools:
-Enhancing configuration of security solutions to optimise their effectiveness and automate repetitive tasks
-Completing third-party and application assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities
-Maintaining existing security systems, controls, and documentation to a high standard
Reporting and Documentation:
-Providing comprehensive reports, including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement
-Maintaining documentation to a high standard, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
Security Collaboration and Leadership:
-Acting as a business enabler, collaborating with various teams to prioritize security advisory
-Working with cross-functional teams and outside consultants to ensure effective security collaboration.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table
The necessary skills that we require for this role include:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
Detailed technical knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods, and infection vectors
Experience in securing cloud environments, including knowledge of cloud security architecture and best practices
Experience working with on-premises and cloud (hybrid) security systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM tools
Experience working with networking and security controls across all OSI layers
Ability to effectively detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents in line with incident response frameworks and methodologies
Understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, GDPR)
Understanding of secure coding practices and web application vulnerabilities
Understanding of security policy development and implementation
Proactive approach, ability to analyse complex security issues and develop effective solutions


Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve
It would be great if you also have some the following skills:
In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
Microsoft: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or equivalent accreditation
Experience working with geographically dispersed systems
Comprehensive experience of working in a gaming and gambling environment
Experience working within a regulated environment


Our values are non-negotiables
Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.
These competencies are:
Adaptability
Ownership and accountability
Initiating action
Resilience
Team orientation
Integrity
Innovation


What you’ll get back
We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at Betway and Super Group. This includes:
We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
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About the Company

Founded in 2006, Betway Group is a proud member of Super Group, who are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SGHC). We are a leading provider of innovative and exciting entertainment across sports betting, casino and esports betting. By developing and utilising the very latest technologies, we have remained at the forefront of the online gaming industry, providing innovative and interactive gaming experiences in a fair, safe and responsible environment.  Driven by our shared vision to become the global leade... Know more

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