Security Engineer (Living in Malta or Hold an EU Passport) *Fluent in English

Technical Role – Regulated Banking Sector (Malta)

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 & Experiences:

• A 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.
• Any 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.