Devoted Studios

Required hard skills
• Strong understanding of network security (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies)
• Experience securing infrastructure (on-prem, cloud, hybrid environments)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and least-privilege access models
• Experience with endpoint security (EDR, antivirus, disk encryption)
• OS security knowledge: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Experience with monitoring and logging systems (endpoints, servers, network traffic)
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, IAM
• Experience with security hardening and patch management
• Familiarity with security awareness and training platforms
• Basic scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
Required soft skills
• Ability to explain security concepts to non-technical users
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive and security-first mindset
• High attention to detail
• Ability to influence user behavior and promote security culture

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain secure network and infrastructure architecture
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and network segmentation
• Secure servers, cloud resources, containers, and virtual machines
• Secure employee workstations and enforce security baselines
• Monitor endpoints and infrastructure for suspicious activity
• Collect, analyze, and correlate security logs
• Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents
• Perform vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and remediation
• Conduct system and network hardening
• Develop and deliver internal security trainings and awareness sessions
• Manage and maintain security training platforms and learning content
• Organize phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Infrastructure, and HR teams
• Complete and review clients security questionnaires and security assessment forms to demonstrate the company’s security posture
• Participate in security and compliance calls with client information security specialists and stakeholders

Monitoring & Incident Response
• Set up and maintain security monitoring and alerting
• Investigate anomalies and security incidents
• Perform root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews
• Improve detection, response, and prevention processes

Security Awareness & Training
• Plan and deliver security awareness programs
• Manage training platforms and user enrollment
• Track training completion and effectiveness
• Continuously improve training materials based on incidents and risks

Nice to have
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR tools
• Experience with MDM solutions
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Experience running phishing simulations
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards
• Security certifications (optional)

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
Network security principles
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPNs
Experience with:
Firewalls (hardware or software)
Endpoint security / EDR solutions
Monitoring & logging tools
OS security knowledge:
Windows, macOS, Linux

Experience securing:
On-prem infrastructure
Cloud environments (AWS / GCP / Azure — at least one)

Security Knowledge
Authentication & authorization mechanisms
Identity and access management (IAM)
Security best practices and frameworks
Threat detection and response fundamentals

Knowledge of:
Zero Trust
MDM solutions
Cloud security posture management
Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP — optional)

About us: 
Devoted Studios is a US-based game development company specializing in Co-development, Porting, and End-to-End Art Production for the global gaming industry. With a distributed team of over 1,900+ skilled professionals, we collaborate across time zones to support projects on all major platforms, engines and styles - from AAA titles to emerging technologies.

Our team includes world-class talents who bring deep expertise in external development, pipeline optimization, and creative problem-solving. Whether it’s porting games to new systems, enhancing gameplay features, or crafting stunning visuals, Devoted Studios operates as a trusted, flexible extension of our partners’ internal teams.

We are proud to be the development partner of choice for industry leaders such as: 2K, Xbox, Meta, Obsidian Entertainment, Turtle Rock Studios, Gearbox Software

At Devoted Studios, we’re committed to making outsourcing more efficient, collaborative, and impactful. If you're passionate about co-development, game art, or solving technical challenges on a global scale.