Ready for your next big career move? We are looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will form part of a team responsible for architecting, leading, and continuously improving the security framework. This is a hands-on, technical position focused on the day-to-day protection of the bank’s digital assets, infrastructure, and data
What is expected of you?
- 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
- 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
What are you expected to bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience (5+ 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
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working option
- Attractive remuneration package
- Flexible hours
- Training and development
- Health Insurance
- Other benefits are offered