Cybersecurity Specialist
Salary Package: €33,000 to €38,000
Hybrid Working Arrangement

About Our Client

Heroix is collaborating with a respected organisation within the financial services sector. Serving personal and commercial customers, our Client combines modern banking capabilities with a strong commitment to responsible conduct, dependable service and sustainable business practices.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Specialist will help safeguard the Organisation's digital infrastructure, applications and sensitive information against evolving cyber risks. The position covers security monitoring, technical assessments, vulnerability oversight and incident handling, while also supporting the development of robust and compliant technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Threat Monitoring: Examine emerging risks, suspicious activity, technical weaknesses and deficiencies in protective measures across the assigned security function.
Incident Management: Assist with the full lifecycle of cyber incidents, from initial investigation and threat isolation through system restoration, lessons learned and preventive follow-up.
Vulnerability Oversight: Where allocated to vulnerability management, confirm identified exposures, assess their urgency, monitor corrective work and verify that weaknesses have been addressed successfully.
Security Operations: Where assigned to this area, review alerts, investigate event data, examine system logs and conduct proactive searches for signs of malicious activity.
Security Assessments: Participate in technical reviews, safeguard evaluations, risk examinations and effectiveness testing to determine whether appropriate protection is in place.
Secure Solution Design: When supporting the architecture function, assess proposed platforms, infrastructure modifications and new technology designs from a cyber-risk perspective.
Risk Identification: Detect weaknesses in technical designs and security arrangements, recommend proportionate improvements and help stakeholders complete the necessary corrective measures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside technology, software, infrastructure, cloud, governance, compliance and operational teams to strengthen security throughout the Business.
Records and Procedures: Prepare and update response guides, working procedures, investigation records, assessment findings, vulnerability registers and proof of completed corrective work.
Security Technology: Help administer, evaluate and enhance the platforms and solutions used by the assigned cybersecurity team.
Threat Intelligence: Interpret external intelligence, technical notifications and newly identified attack trends to inform risk ranking and security recommendations.
Root-Cause Review: Determine the underlying reasons for cyber-related failures and contribute to measures designed to reduce the likelihood of similar issues arising again.
Management Information: Produce clear updates covering security events, technical exposures, outstanding risks, remedial activity and relevant performance indicators.
Professional Awareness: Maintain current knowledge of attacker methods, newly disclosed weaknesses, defensive technologies and developments affecting financial institutions.
Governance and Compliance: Carry out all assigned work in accordance with the Company’s internal governance requirements and the relevant obligations applying to the banking industry.
Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities that reasonably fall within the scope of the position when requested by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Education and Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility routes:
- An MQF Level 5 qualification in cybersecurity, computing, information technology or a comparable discipline, together with at least three years of professional exposure to a corporate IT setting; or
- At least four years of relevant employment within a large-scale organisational technology environment; or
- An MQF Level 6 Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computing, information technology or a related subject, supported by at least one year of relevant enterprise-level IT experience.
Professional Certifications: Credentials such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISM, CISSP or another recognised information-security certification would be advantageous.
Specialist Experience: Previous involvement in the particular security discipline to which the successful candidate will be appointed is considered beneficial.
Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
Communication Skills: Capable of explaining security findings, technical concerns and proposed action points clearly to both technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills: Able to develop productive working relationships across multiple departments and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with technologies such as security information and event management platforms, network intrusion detection and prevention solutions, firewalls, vulnerability-testing systems and endpoint security tools is desirable.
Security Knowledge: An understanding of established cyber principles, attack-mapping models such as MITRE ATT&CK and recognised approaches to handling security incidents would be beneficial.
Organisation: Able to balance several investigations, assessments and corrective actions while maintaining accurate records and meeting agreed deadlines.
Self-Motivated: Brings a practical mindset, takes ownership of assigned work and operates reliably without requiring continuous direction.
Professional Responsibility: Demonstrates sound judgement, integrity and a clear appreciation of the sensitivity associated with protecting banking systems and information.
Continuous Learning: Shows genuine interest in developing knowledge of new threats, attack methods and defensive solutions.
Problem-Solving: Uses structured analysis to identify the source of security concerns, evaluate their potential effect and recommend workable corrective measures.

What's on Offer

Compensation: A competitive base salary complemented by performance-related incentives.
Working Hours: Standard business hours, with reasonable flexibility and access to hybrid working arrangements.
Health Insurance: Private medical cover.
Training: Participation in recognised professional learning programmes to support continued development.
Relocation Assistance: Support may be available to eligible candidates moving to Malta for the position.
Financial Benefits: Preferential terms on qualifying employee lending facilities.
Pension: Access to employer-supported retirement contributions.
Inclusive Workplace: Join an organisation committed to fairness, diversity and equal access to employment opportunities.
Career Development: Gain exposure to important cybersecurity, technology-risk and strategic initiatives, with opportunities to broaden specialist expertise and progress professionally.

What Heroix Offers

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CV Review: Receive candid and constructive feedback to enhance your CV.
Interview Planning: Get personalised preparation sessions prior to your interviews.
Cultural Fit Assessment: Understand the Company’s culture to determine whether it is the right environment for you.
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Ongoing Support and Guidance: Benefit from continuous support throughout your job search process.
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Feedback Loop: Stay informed and engaged through regular updates and feedback on your application status.

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