Information Security Specialist
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- Malta Island
- €45,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide high-level technical expertise to bolster the overall security posture and act as a primary escalation point for complex issues.
- Execute advanced security assessments, proactive threat hunting, and comprehensive vulnerability testing.
- Collaborate with management to design robust security architectures and implement sophisticated technical controls.
- Develop and refine security policies, standards, and procedural frameworks to ensure organisational alignment and resilience.
- Lead investigations into complex security breaches, performing deep-dive forensic analysis and remediation.
- Track emerging cyber threats and conduct advanced research to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
- Facilitate risk management processes and ensure all systems meet stringent regulatory obligations and audit requirements.
- Fine-tune and automate security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, and SOAR, to increase operational efficiency.
- Extensive technical proficiency in managing and optimizing SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms, alongside robust network and endpoint security tools.
- Deep practical understanding of industry-standard frameworks, including ISO 27001, CIS Controls, OWASP, and COBIT.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to automate security tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Located in Malta with local experience
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Possession of one or more industry-recognized certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
- Minimum of 4 years in information security, including at least 2 years in a senior-level or specialist capacity.
- Hybrid working
- Flexibility
- Pension Plan, Health and Life insurance