Network and Security Expert

About the Department

Technology is at the core of the knowledge-based organisation. It enables MFSA's strategic and operational objectives to be achieved efficiently and effectively. The Technology team leverages cutting-edge technology, industry standards and methodologies to provide reliable services to the rest of the organisation and the financial services sectors interacting with the Authority electronically. It is responsible for technology design, information security, development, integration and delivery of all information and communications infrastructure, platforms and services, working with technology vendors and partners. The Technology team is made up of professionals specialised in relevant areas that include governance and planning, infrastructure and service management, information systems, and security. Officials from Technology also participate and give their contribution in several European committees, expert groups and industry fora.

About the Role

The selected candidate will undertake duties in relation with the implementation and administration of network, solutions, and security infrastructure. The primary job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and performing installations, updates, upgrades, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and fine tuning of the Authority’s network and security solutions;
• Continuously identifying and recommending opportunities to leverage technology in order to improve the existing infrastructure and processes, based on secure practices and compliance needs;
• Liaising with technical teams on design, specification, and architecture;
• Ensuring that the network infrastructure attains maximum performance, security, and availability through continuous improvement;
• Maintaining updated technical documentation and user guides;
• Attending to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities;
• Establishing a good working and knowledge-sharing relationship with the Technology team;
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with suppliers as well as internal and external customers;
• Proactively securing environments, responding to threats, performing investigations, and enforcing data governance;
• Planning and implementing security strategies and ensuring that solutions comply with the polices and regulations of the Authority;
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background in ICT but well versed in networking and information security. The role calls for an academic qualification in IT, Information Systems a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional certification at an equivalent level.

Along with the aforementioned academic qualification, you should also possess a minimum of seven (7) years working experience in an area related to the role.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to find root causes, capture learning, share knowledge, and prevent re-occurrence;
• Knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security;
• Good skills and experience with identity protection, information protection, threat protection, security management and data governance;
• An understanding of networking, firewalls, Web Filtering Solutions, Mail Gateways, Load Balancers, AWS, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention solution;

Candidates with proficiency in Linux and relevant industry certifications, such as CCNA, AZ-900, and AZ-104, will be given preferential consideration.

Other Important Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 551/2026