lionhires

Security Automation Engineer

lionhires

Warsaw, PolandPosted Jul 15, 2026

Job description

** About the Role **

Are you passionate about building robust, scalable security systems? As a Security Automation Engineer, you will be the architect behind our automated security and risk management solutions, directly safeguarding the high-load platforms that power our global iGaming and Fintech operations.

** About the Client **

Our partner is a dynamic tech company building cutting-edge product engineering across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They specialize in turning innovative ideas into high-performing engines and launching them at absolute scale. As their exclusive recruitment partner, Lionhires manages their full-cycle talent acquisition, connecting top-tier tech talent with this rapidly growing team.

** What You Will Do **

  • ** Design and develop ** scalable security automation services and custom tools using Python to streamline risk management across departments.
  • ** Integrate ** security-focused tooling and automated checks directly into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous protection during software delivery.
  • ** Conduct ** technical security audits to proactively identify vulnerabilities and drive system improvements across our infrastructure.
  • ** Develop ** seamless integrations between our internal systems and third-party security platforms.
  • ** Engineer ** robust scripts and services for the real-time detection, prevention, and mitigation of potential security risks.
  • ** Troubleshoot ** and resolve complex security issues across our infrastructure, applications, and automation workflows.

** What You Bring **

  • ** Technical Proficiency: ** Strong hands-on experience with Python (mid-level or higher) and solid experience with Bash/Shell scripting.
  • ** Cloud Security Expertise: ** Extensive experience with AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC networking) and multi-account environments.
  • ** Infrastructure Skills: ** Proficiency with Docker (build/optimization/debugging), Kubernetes, and integrating security tools into CI/CD workflows.
  • ** Security Mindset: ** Strong understanding of IAM misconfigurations, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and secrets management (Vault, SOPS).
  • ** Systems Knowledge: ** Deep understanding of Linux processes and networking; familiarity with Windows AD permissions.
  • ** Version Control: ** Experience with Git workflows, PRs, and CI usage.
  • ** Language: ** B2 level of English or higher.
  • ** Bonus Points: ** Experience with Terraform (IaC), cloud security tools (Prowler, ScoutSuite), Cloudflare/edge security, and large-scale logging pipelines.

** What's in It for You **

  • Career growth opportunities in an international and dynamic environment.
  • Opportunity to develop language skills with partial compensation for language courses.
  • Special gifts for birthdays, weddings, and newborns.
  • 20 working days of paid annual vacation, plus paid sick leave.
  • Office snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled.
  • Sports package to support a healthy lifestyle.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your partner.
  • Comfortable office with great facilities in a prime location.
  • Exciting corporate events, team-building activities, and international company parties.