Senior Offensive Security Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Offensive Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Identifying weaknesses and testing infrastructure/products to ensure game services are secure and resilient with an accent on end-to-end penetration testing and cloud security. Focus on simulating real-world attack scenarios, securing Kubernetes clusters, and implementing practical remediation plans.

Location: Must be based in or be able to work from offices in Limassol, Almaty, Yerevan, or Tbilisi (Hybrid or Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is an independent and innovative gaming studio fueled by a passion for crafting outstanding products.

What you will do

• Conduct end-to-end penetration testing for web applications, APIs, cloud environments, and Kubernetes clusters.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios, including privilege escalation, lateral movement, and attack path analysis.
• Perform vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses across products and infrastructure.
• Assess the security of cloud-native services, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage bug bounty programs and coordinate responsible disclosure activities.
• Partner with infrastructure and product teams to translate findings into practical remediation plans.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, or Red Team roles.
• Practical experience with web, API, and cloud (AWS/GCP) penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container security assessments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Go, or similar.
• Understanding of security frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, PTES, or ASVS.
• Native Russian language proficiency.
• Willingness to work from offices in Almaty, Tbilisi, Yerevan, or Limassol.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular salary reviews and a promotion system based on performance.
• Flexible work options (hybrid or office) and flexible working hours.
• Paid sick leave and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Professional growth environment with minimal bureaucracy.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial HR interview to align on motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment consisting of interviews and potentially a test assignment.
• Final interview with the hiring manager or team lead.