Security Engineer (Living in Malta or Hold an EU Passport) *Fluent in English
Technical Role – Regulated Banking Sector (Malta)
Role Overview:
The Security Engineer will form part of a team responsible for architecting, leading, and continuously improving the security framework of a regulated bank in Malta, in strict adherence to Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) guidelines. This is a hands-on, technical position focused on the day-to-day protection of the bank’s digital assets, infrastructure, and data.
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Responsibilities:
Be part of the team that:
- Designs, implements, and optimizes advanced security controls and enterprise-scale protective measures utilizing industry-leading brands, including next-generation firewalls, DLP, SIEM, and EDR solutions etc.
- Participates in incident response efforts for sophisticated security threats, coordinating root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
- Conducts and oversees comprehensive vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, penetration testing, ensuring findings are prioritized and resolved effectively.
- Implements bank-wide security policies, standards, and technical architectures to meet and exceed MFSA and international regulatory requirements.
- Assists as technical liaison for internal and external audits, regulatory exams, and due diligence processes.
- Assists in championing security awareness and the provisioning of security training to Bank employees.
- Continuously monitor the threat landscape, proactively advising on the impact of new risks, technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to the Maltese banking sector.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure secure design, integration, and operation of banking applications and infrastructure, leveraging automation where possible.
- Contribute to the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies from a security perspective.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (3+ Years) in a Technical Security Engineering role, preferably within Banking or Financial Services.
- Familiarity with MFSA regulations, EBA guidelines, and applicable EU directives for banking and data protection (e.g., PSD2, GDPR).
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar) are considered an asset.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently in a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a focus on technical clarity.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
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