CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

  • Ta' Xbiex, Malta Island
  • €3,330 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • FULL TIME
  • TA' XBIEX, MALTA
  • FULL DAY
  • 13 September 2025
  • Ref: 422055
The role involves managing and securing IT infrastructure with a strong focus on security configuration, threat monitoring, and incident response.1.Configure and optimize Cloudflare for DDoS protection, WAF rules, DNS security, and SSL/TLS encryption. 2.Harden Plesk environments: enable ModSecurity, configure Fail2Ban, manage SSL certs (Let’s Encrypt), and enforce firewall policies. 3.Evaluate, test, and potentially implement Nexusguard or similar DDoS mitigation tools for next-level defense. 4.Automate repetitive tasks like patch updates, rule deployments, and backups. 5.Monitor logs, traffic, and behavior via Cloudflare, Plesk, and server dashboards. 6.Detect and respond to suspicious activities — from brute force attempts to sneaky crawlers or injection attacks. 7.Patch systems regularly and stay ahead of known vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10,CVEs). 8.Work with TechOps to manage and secure Linux-based servers (Ubuntu/CentOS) on Plesk. 9.Optimize Cloudflare’s performance (e.g., caching, CDN tuning) for high traffic scenarios. 10.Maintain reliable backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure business continuity.ProfilesISCED Level: Bachelor or equivalent - Level (6)Subjects:Subject Level Grade
CYBERCompetencies
  • Analyse performance of IT system and propose measures to improve quality, security and productivity
  • Brief and train staff on procedures (use, security, maintenance...)
  • Check if company IT systems risk management is being applied (security, confidentiality, reliability...)
  • Determine and execute risk management of IT systems (security, reliability, integrity, confidentiality)
  • Elaborate exploration, operating and security procedures of IT infrastructure
  • Determine quality and security procedures of IT and telecom systems and monitor their application
  • Set standards and establish tools/procedures for reliability, research and IT-output and apply them (quality, security,...)
  • Inform or train IT teams on technical aspects (procedures, security, risks...) or introduction of new IT/telecom systems
  • Place access control and security systems
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