Senior Information Security Engineer - Betsson Group

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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