Senior Security / DevOps / IT Specialist (Game Development) Europe

Senior Security / DevOps / IT Specialist (Game Development)

Location: Remote / Hybrid, depending on operational requirements

Employment: Full-Time / Long-Term

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Security / DevOps / IT Specialist to strengthen the security, reliability, and scalability of our internal infrastructure at Beffio Studios.

As a game art and co-development studio working with international partners, we rely on secure environments, well-managed infrastructure, and efficient technical workflows to support our artists, engineers, and production teams.

In this role, you will take ownership of our IT operations and security practices, helping protect sensitive project data, improve infrastructure reliability, and automate everyday processes.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, security-first mindset and enjoys building systems that make the entire studio more effective.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & IT Operations

• Maintain and improve company IT infrastructure, including workstations, cloud services, networks, and remote collaboration environments.

• Manage identity, access permissions, device policies, and endpoint security across the organization.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring secure and efficient access management.

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system issues while identifying opportunities for long-term improvement.

Security & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain practical information security policies and procedures.

• Protect sensitive client assets, project information, intellectual property, and internal systems.

• Implement and maintain appropriate access controls, monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.

• Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement of internal security standards.

• Identify vulnerabilities, assess infrastructure risks, and implement preventive measures.

DevOps & Automation

• Improve internal workflows through scripting, automation, and infrastructure management.

• Support development teams with secure build infrastructure, source control environments, and CI/CD processes where needed.

• Monitor infrastructure health and improve reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.

• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements that support studio growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, security operations, or DevOps.

• Strong understanding of information security principles, identity management, endpoint protection, and access control.

• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, or equivalent enterprise environments.

• Experience managing Windows-based workstations and supporting distributed teams.

• Practical knowledge of networking, VPNs, firewalls, backup systems, and incident response.

• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.

• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and secure operational practices.

• Ability to independently identify problems, establish priorities, and implement reliable solutions.

• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in English.

Bonus Skills

• Experience supporting game development studios or creative production environments.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Perforce, Git, or large-asset production pipelines.

• Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar security frameworks.

• Experience with Azure, AWS, Docker, or infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response.

• Knowledge of software licensing and asset management.

What We Offer

• Meaningful ownership over infrastructure, security, and operational improvements.

• Opportunity to shape security standards within an international game development studio.

• Collaboration with experienced artists, engineers, and production teams.

• Flexible working arrangements based on operational requirements.

• Competitive compensation and flexible contract options.

• Long-term collaboration and opportunities for professional growth.

• Annual Beffio team retreats and a supportive studio culture.

Ready to Help Build a Secure and Reliable Studio?

Send us your CV and a short introduction highlighting the infrastructure, security, or automation improvements you have personally delivered.