Description:
- Performing Architecture, Design, Governance and continuous updates to the network and security services, including firewalls, routers, cloud infrastructure, switches, voice platform, load balancers, network intrusion detection systems and DDOS protection
- Championing the network security within the Group and working closely with existing Networks & Security team in Malta to make sure that all necessary configurations, controls and monitoring solutions are in place
- Leading the monitoring and regular testing of the Network Security in close coordination with IT Security and Networks & Security teams
- Automating infrastructure's procedures and service request fulfilment
- Working with development teams to enhance and improve system operability
- Conducting tests of network redundancy, resilience and failover of network elements to ensure up-time standards are fully achieved
- Managing the network security incidents in close coordination with IT Security
- Maintaining external relationships with the chosen service partners and hardware/software vendors
- Supporting the Group in obtaining the necessary IT Security certification (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
- A University degree in Computer Science or similar
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, NSE4, NSE5, Azure, AWS, CCSE, CISM or similar certification) are required
- At least 2-3 years' experience in network security deployments and administration
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, IPSec, DDoS, switches, security protocols and standards, and firewall configuration
- Knowledge of the cyber threats landscape, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), general attack stages, kill-chain and attack types
- Experience working with Network Management Systems and protocols
- Experience on Cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS) and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible would be considered as an asset
- Experience in dealing with ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certifications in the banking environment will be considered as an asset
- Knowledge and experience in incident handling and incident response methodologies