Security Specialist

A Bit About Us 

 
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. 

Our mission is to champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties - from the rights holder all the way through to the fan. 

We are the trusted partner to over 500 sports organisations globally, capturing the highest quality data for many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, English Premier League, Serie A, FIBA and the NCAA. 

From enabling leagues to take control of their official data, to creating immersive fan experiences for sports, betting and media organisations, we are driven to the deliver the difference for our partners. 

What We Do 

• Sportstech 

Data capture, management and analysis tools that help leagues run their sport, unlock new revenue streams, and protect the integrity of their competitions. 

• Video 

Fully automated streaming technology, production and distribution services that help showcase sports to the world.   

• Sportsbook 

Everything a sportsbook operator needs to manager their operation and grow profits – all powered by the finest live sports data available.  

• Media & Engagement 

We help brands and publishers engage and monetise sports fans with personalised campaigns and content they will love.  

The Role 

As a Security Specialist, you are responsible for providing policies and guidance to our software development teams and ensure the software developed is Secure by Design. You will champion security from Tallinn to global offices and coach development in how to develop secure software. You will be also working with technical DevOps product teams to ensure technical security standards and architectures are well understood and best practice followed, and Product Owners or other non-technical stakeholders understand benefits and risks. Be ready for hands-on involvement with the implementation of secure technical architectures, eg Authentication, and Authorisation solutions. A security specialist is having the role of being a technical liaison with third-parties such as customers, regulators and compliance auditors on security-related discussions.

You will be working from our Tallinn office with security specialists globally and reporting directly to our Delivery Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Coaching of software delivery teams to ensure technical security standards and architectures are well understood and best practice is followed
• Hands-on involvement with the implementation of secure technical architectures e.g. Authentication and Authorisation solutions
• Automation of security testing
  • Tests within the software delivery pipeline
  • Continuous monitoring
• Reporting to senior technical managers about security risks
• Membership of Security Guilds helping define technical policies and guidelines for security relating to software development
• Creating and developing Reference Security Architecture Blueprints and Standards
• Champion technical product security implementation within the company to ensure Product Owners and other non-technical stakeholders understand the benefits and risks
• Technical security risk assessment of existing and future products
• Security auditing of software developed by the company and its partners
  • Black-box penetration testing
  • White-box code reviews, static analysis
• Investigation of security related events and incidents
• Technical liaison with third-parties on security related discussions
  • Customers
  • Regulators and compliance auditors
  • Assisting Technical Sales with responses to RFP/RFI questions related to software product security

Required Skills

• Expert in security best practice and standards:
  • Security by Design
  • ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Encryption
• In depth understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies:
  • OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • OAuth
  • AWS Cognito
  • AWS IAM
  • Active Directory
• Experienced in:
  • Penetration Testing and use of Burp Suite
  • AWS cloud infrastructure & security
  • Threat Modelling
• Good communication skills
  • Technical and non-Technical staff
  • Senior Management and external Customers

We offer

In Genius Sports you will be working in a supportive, multinational and passionate team. We ensure an environment to learn and strive for your professional growth with a generous training budget and 10% of the time that can be allocated to your self-development.   

Beside professional growth, we support you with sports and health compensation to maintain the work-life balance. Not to mention our fun office and team events throughout the year. Our office is located in city center and is easy to access for everyone. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently using virtual hiring processes in some locations, so that we can continue hiring great people whilst being mindful of the health of everyone involved in the recruitment process. Please therefore be aware that, among other things, interviews may take place by phone or video, and some new hires may need to be onboarded remotely (e.g. where access to office space is currently restricted). Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to advise of arrangements in relation to specific roles, so please reach out to them with any questions.

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law)

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