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Altenar · 12 hours ago

Senior Information Security Analyst

Malta, MT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Altenar is an international IT company specializing in high-load software development for the iGaming industry. The Senior Information Security Analyst will work closely with various teams to maintain and improve security and compliance, focusing on operational security and cloud environments.

GamingInformation TechnologySoftwareSports

Responsibilities

Assisting in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Monitoring and analysing security alerts from SIEM system and other tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and enhancing detection capabilities

Supporting and advising DevOps and Engineering teams on secure architecture and development practices

Conducting vulnerability assessments, network and application penetration testing

Ensuring timely patching and system hardening across infrastructure, including cloud and container platforms

Developing, maintaining, and enforcing best practices for Kubernetes security

Assisting system administrators with security policy deployment and configuration in line with company policies and standards

Carry out audits, such as access control evaluations, to ensure policy adherence and data protection

Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and recommending strategies for continuous improvement

Assisting with technical compliance activities by identifying gaps, suggesting and implementing remediation actions, gathering evidence of compliance, and supporting internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, gaming regulations)

Participating in incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery exercises

Qualification

Information Security Management SystemCloud SecurityKubernetes SecurityVulnerability AssessmentSIEM SolutionsPenetration Testing ToolsIdentityAccess ManagementEncryptionAuthenticationAnalytical SkillsCertified Kubernetes AdministratorCEH CertificationCISSP CertificationCISM CertificationSANS GIAC CertificationGoogle Cloud Platform SecurityGDPR KnowledgeISO 27001 ExperienceProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in an information security role, or in an information technology role that involved implementing information security controls

Strong technical background in IT systems, network security, cloud security, and infrastructure

Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools and endpoint protection solutions

Awareness of container security, including architectures, best practices, and associated risks, with some exposure to Kubernetes security or the motivation to develop this expertise (get the Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification) during the probation period

Experience operating SIEM solutions and using penetration testing tools (e.g., Kali Linux)

Understanding of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities

Knowledge of identity and access management, encryption, and authentication systems

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills