CISO
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. JobMatchingPartner scores A on the Alion truth index.
This is your chance to bring real-time value to a Fintech startup aiming large!
As CISO you will be responsible for keeping the company's products and data secure.
The company processes player payments, holds liquidity, and run smart contracts (BCT) that move real value, which potentially makes them a target.
Reporting to the CTO and the BoD, You will ensure resilience to cyber attacks and ICT disruptions, and that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and client data is beyond reproach.
This is a hands-on security leadership role where your focus is on defending the company.
This is a Malta-based role, not available on a remote basis. Salary idea €90-100K + benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
Own information security strategy
Build policies and procedures to industry best practice
Threat detection, incident response, and escalation: building the playbooks, running the drills, and leading the response when something happens
Cybersecurity controls and security monitoring across our services, networks, cloud infrastructure, and smart contracts
Regular security risk assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and smart contract audits, with remediation tracked to closure
Security of wallet infrastructure, cryptographic key management, and custody arrangements for client crypto-assets
Identity and access management: authentication, privileged access, and least-privilege controls across every system.
Security by design in product development, infrastructure changes, and integrations with platforms, payment providers, and other third parties.
Third-party security risk assessment
Education, Skills & Experience
University Degree in IT / Infosys Security or equivalent thereof
8+ years in information security
3+ years as a leader of Infosys / IT security within fintech, payments, crypto, or iGaming
Deep, hands-on experience with cloud security, network security and security operations
Practical knowledge of wallet security, key management (HSMs, MPC, or multisig), and custody of digital assets.
Solid track record of building incident response capability and leading real incidents through to recovery
Familiarity & certifications with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or SOC 2 and with the ICT risk requirements of DORA
The judgement to prioritise real risk over checklists, and to explain it clearly to engineers and the Board alike
Background in offensive security, red teaming, or threat intelligence.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent
About this role
Based in Ta 'Xbiex, Malta (hybrid)
Salary around €90-100K + benefits
Please, apply with your detailed CV in English
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