Senior Security Engineer

• Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives within a regulated banking environment.
• Work with cutting-edge tools & enterprise-grade security technologies.
• Join a forward-thinking team with strong emphasis on professional growth

Role Overview
The Senior 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. 

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 (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.

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.