Security Engineer (EU Passport or Living in Malta)

About the role

A regulated bank in Malta is looking for a Security Engineer to join its security team. The role is hands-on and technical, focused on protecting the bank's digital assets, infrastructure and data in line with Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) guidelines. Candidates must live in Malta or hold an EU passport and be fluent in English.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise advanced security controls and enterprise-scale protections using tools such as next-generation firewalls, DLP, SIEM and EDR.
• Take part in incident response, coordinating root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Carry out and oversee vulnerability assessments, threat modelling and penetration testing, making sure findings are prioritised and resolved.
• Implement bank-wide security policies, standards and technical architectures that meet or exceed MFSA and international regulatory requirements.
• Act as technical liaison for internal and external audits, regulatory exams and due diligence.
• Support security awareness and security training for bank employees.
• Monitor the threat landscape and advise on new risks, technologies and regulatory changes affecting the Maltese banking sector.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure secure design, integration and operation of banking applications and infrastructure, using automation where possible.
• Help develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery strategies from a security perspective.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical security engineering role, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Familiarity with MFSA regulations, EBA guidelines and EU directives such as PSD2 and GDPR.
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar) are an asset.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security and vulnerability management platforms.
• Analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail in a regulated environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.