Senior Security Engineer
16 hours ago
Senior Security Engineer
Expert Technical Role – Regulated Banking Sector (Malta)
Location: Malta
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.
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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 (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.
Benefits:
- Excellent Salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Annual Bonus
- Social Events
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At Novum, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
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