Veikkaus
Cloud Security Specialist
VeikkausFinland10 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyOther, Information Technology +1
Job Description

Veikkaus is a gaming company for every Finn, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game — and working life.

Cloud Security Specialist

We’re looking for a Cloud Security Specialist to join our Gaming Product Security team within the Cyber Security unit. In this role, you’ll be the technical subject matter expert for cloud services, ensuring the security and resilience of our multi-cloud environments. This position is permanent and full-time.

You’ll work closely with cyber security professionals and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our cloud platforms. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of cloud concepts and architectures, combined with practical experience in securing multi-cloud ecosystems.

Our Gaming Product Security team strives to be a high-performing, friendly, and collaborative group. We value an easy-going atmosphere where knowledge sharing, mutual support, and continuous improvement are part of our daily work. You’ll join a team that combines technical excellence with a positive, team-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the cloud services subject matter expert within the Cyber Security unit and actively contribute to advancing Veikkaus’ cloud security to the next level.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure secure cloud adoption and operations.
  • Define and maintain security reference architectures, landing zones, and baseline controls.
  • Utilize and develop cloud-native security tooling (e.g., Google Cloud Security Command Center, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty).
  • Integrate and manage third-party security tools (SIEM, SOAR, CSPM, DevSecOps solutions).
  • Perform risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management for cloud workloads.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks.

You Will Thrive In This Position, If You Have

  • Extensive hands-on experience with GCP and/or AWS.
  • Experience with cloud-native security tools and third-party security solutions.
  • Strong understanding of network security, identity management, encryption, and workload security.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
  • Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles.
  • Fluency in English

Beneficial Skills

  • Experience with Kubernetes and container security.
  • Programming skills for automation and security tooling.
  • Background in SOC operations, threat hunting, or penetration testing.
  • Knowledge of secure development practices.
  • Familiarity with Azure or other major cloud providers.
  • Experience in CSPM tools
  • Finnish skills

We Offer

  • A workplace where the game evolves – and so do you. You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.
  • Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.
  • Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it.
  • A highly technical role with opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud security challenges.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Support for continuous learning and certifications.
  • Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here.

It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.

The position is located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model. To foster collaboration and effective teamwork, we meet at the office three times a week.

This role offers the opportunity to shape our cloud security strategy and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with experts, and driving secure cloud adoption, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: The job requires a valid residence permit for all non-EU citizens.

Interested? Awesome! Submit your application with your salary request as soon as possible, but no later than 15.1.2026. Only applications submitted through the system will be considered.

For any inquiries about the position, don't hesitate to contact Gaming Product Security Lead, Lars-Göran Hakamo at lars-goran.hakamo(at)veikkaus.fi.

A standard background check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014) and a drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.

About Us

Veikkaus on jokaisen suomalaisten oma peliyhtiö, joka kehittää vastuullista ja viihdyttävää rahapelaamista. Tarjoamme merkityksellisiä tehtäviä, kasvun mahdollisuuksia ja työyhteisön, jossa välittäminen, yhdessä tekeminen ja rohkeus näkyvät arjessa. Haluamme, että jokainen voi kehittyä, onnistua ja olla oma itsensä – samalla kun rakennamme menestystä yhdessä.

Paremman pelin puolesta – ja työelämän.

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