Security Engineer

• Hands-on role across security operations and infrastructure protection
• Work with SIEM, EDR, firewalls and vulnerability management
• Join a regulated financial services environment with strong benefits

Location: Malta
Candidate: Open to EU Candidates already living in Malta
Setting: Hybrid position with a combination of office and work from home on a weekly basis
Sector: Regulated Financial Services
 
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join a technical security team within a regulated financial services environment.
The role will focus on protecting critical infrastructure, applications and data through the design, implementation and continuous improvement of security controls. You will work across security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, regulatory compliance and secure infrastructure, with a strong hands-on technical focus.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise enterprise security controls, including next-generation firewalls, DLP, SIEM and EDR solutions.
• Support the investigation and response to complex security incidents, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Conduct and coordinate vulnerability assessments, threat modelling and penetration testing, ensuring findings are appropriately prioritised and remediated.
• Implement and maintain security policies, standards and technical architectures in line with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Provide technical support during internal and external audits, regulatory examinations and due diligence activities.
• Support security awareness initiatives and the delivery of security training to employees.
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and assess the potential impact of emerging risks, technologies and regulatory developments.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application and other technical teams to ensure secure design, integration and operation of systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve security processes through automation.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing from a security perspective.

 
Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical security engineering role.
• Previous experience within banking, financial services or another highly regulated environment is preferred.
• Good understanding of MFSA regulations, EBA guidelines and applicable EU requirements, including PSD2 and GDPR.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as:
• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• SIEM
• Endpoint security / EDR
• Vulnerability management platforms
• Strong understanding of security principles, threat management and infrastructure protection.
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar are considered an asset.

 
Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work responsibly with confidential and sensitive information.
• Comfortable operating within a highly regulated environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up with evolving security technologies and threats.

 
What the Company Offers

• Excellent salary package
• Private medical insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Social and company events