Associate IT Security Officer

Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for an Associate IT Security Officer to join their team.

About us
Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019 bringing together technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a leading Fintech Payments group.

The role
Trust Payments (Malta) Ltd (TPML) a regulated entity in the financial services space is looking to recruit the services of an Associate Information Security Officer (ISO) to assist in overseeing the company’s ICT Security function.

Covering aspects of physical, digital and electronic security this position will report on overall risk in this area and assist in implementing appropriate security programs to address these. A major component of the position is to provide business value by establishing smooth cooperation between the company and its outsourced partners, in particular Trust Payments Group.

The task calls for an individual who is either well-versed and up to date on the latest threat landscape or can assimilate that knowledge very quickly. The role demands an individual who can work in a team or individually and seeks to enhance ICT security for the Malta entity and the organization as a whole to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The chosen candidate will receive on-the-job training and mentorship by other members of the IT Security team.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering cyber security presentations for board, risk and audit committees


• Assisting with the staff security awareness training programs for both new and existing employees


• Collaborating with Department Managers and Team Leaders to identify any IT security needs


• Providing independent security assurance (governance, risk and compliance) that the Malta entity’s outsourced IT security function remains compliant with security standards and regulatory authorities


• Help develop, edit and manage the Malta entity’s IT security policies and ensure their alignment with Group IT Security policies but understand where divergence must be maintained


• Assist / manage the entity’s annual penetration tests and conduct the monthly vulnerability scans ensuring weaknesses are addressed


• Assist with the maintenance of the cyber essentials certification


• Maintain the TPML IT Security Risk Register


• Maintain and publish monthly security and audit KPI’s for the Malta Exec and Group CTO


• Develop, plan and manage IT security projects, under the direction of the Group IT Security Manager


• Work with the IT Security team and IT helpdesk to respond to security alerts and emergencies


• Identify and address potential and actual security risks and issues on a continual basis


• Conduct monthly security audits and security reviews of key IT services and devices


• Complete and return 3rd party IT security questionnaires together with any IT security regulatory returns (MFSA, FCA, CBM etc)

You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field experience or demonstrable interest in cybersecurity


• Ideally experience in an Information Security role, an IT Support role or similar


• Ideally, experience or familiarity in conducting IT security risk assessments and auditing security controls


• Familiar with Microsoft 365 and Azure security portals is desirable


• Documentation skills with Excel, Work and Visio would be good


• Awareness of common security threats, hacking techniques, ICT vulnerabilities and methods of mitigating these


• IT Security certifications are considered an asset


• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market-leading Fintech business


• Health and well-being ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders


• Family-friendly enhanced benefits / policies


• Pension, healthcare, life assurance


• Social events and team building


• Celebrations

We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

During the recruitment process we welcome you to inform us confidentially of any special adjustments required in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

To submit your CV for this exciting Associate IT Security Officer opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!
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