Information Security Analyst

OverviewAltenar is an international IT company founded in 2011, with offices in Malta, Greece, Georgia, the Isle of Man, and Uruguay. We specialize in high-load software development and provide one of the best technology solutions for the iGaming industry worldwide.

RoleThe Information Security Analyst shall work closely with various Altenar teams to maintain and improve security and compliance across the organisation. This role will have a strong focus on operational security, cloud environments, and containerisation technologies, such as Kubernetes and GKE. The role reports to the Information Security Manager within the Information Security Department.

Responsibilities

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

Monitoring and analysing security alerts from the SIEM system and other tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and enhance 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.

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.

Required Qualifications and Skills

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

Minimum 3 years of experience in an information security role.

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

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

Understanding of container security, including architectures, best practices, and associated risks.

Practical experience with Kubernetes security, or willingness to achieve Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification within the probation period.

Knowledge of DevOps practices, pipelines, and automation tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitOps practices).

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.

Desirable Skills

Existing CKS Certification is highly preferred.

Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, or other security certifications.

Experience with container security solutions (e.g., Aqua Security, Falco, or similar).

Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security models.

Familiarity with GDPR and Gaming regulatory frameworks such as MGA, UKGC and GLI-33.

Previous experience working in ISO 27001-certified environments.

Experience supporting remote or distributed teams.

Benefits

Stable and flexible working environment

Career Growth Opportunity

Training and professional development events

Health insurance

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits

Teamwork and Accountability

Sense of Community and Defined Company Culture

International Work Environment

Diverse Workplace

Relocation support (negotiable)

Modern comfortable office in the centre of St Julians

Corporate parking near our office

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