Senior Information Security Engineer

Betsson — Malta

The Senior Information Security Engineer at Betsson plays a critical role in the protection of the organisation’s information systems.


The Wow

The senior position assumes added responsibility due to experience across the areas of Security Governance,  Security Operations,  Security Awareness Training, and  Security Incident Response, with a concentration on Security Operations.
In addition to hands-on technical work, the Senior Engineer will act as a technical leader; mentor junior team members; and contribute to the overall improvement of Betsson’s security posture. 

A taster of what you will be involved with: 

Security Operations (SECOPS)  

• Lead advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling exercises.  
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the SOC team on complex threats, targeted attacks, and advanced persistent threat (APT) scenarios.  
• Design and implement architectures for new security tools, automations, and workflows to improve detection and mitigation capabilities.  
• Oversee security technology lifecycle management, including upgrades, integrations, and vendor evaluations.  

Incident Response (CSIRT)  

• Participate and lead incident response efforts for critical security events, guiding investigation teams and coordinating with external partners when required.  
• Perform and oversee forensic investigations, providing in-depth root-cause analysis and post-incident reports to executive stakeholders.  
• Establish and refine incident response playbooks for various threat scenarios.  

Security Governance (GRC)  

• Provide expert-level technical input during the creation, review, and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.  
• Lead and facilitate complex Information Security Reviews and due diligence for high-impact projects and third-party engagements.  
• Advise management on emerging risks, compliance trends, and alignment with international frameworks.  

Security Awareness Training (SAT)  

• Participate in the design of security awareness initiatives.  
• Evaluate program effectiveness and assist in the adaptation of campaigns based on emerging threat trends.  

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent extensive industry experience). 
• Minimum 5–7 years in Information Security, with at least 3 years in a senior, lead, or architect-level role.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security systems and architectures.  
• Strong proficiency in threat analysis, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR systems, and security control frameworks.  
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and security governance principles.
• Professional certifications strongly considered an asset (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP). 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead security projects from concept to completion.  

What we offer

Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.

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