Information Security & Data Protection Specialist
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of the strategy, roadmap, and daily execution of their information security and privacy programme. The mission: reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and safeguard customer data.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Security Operations – Maintain and enforce policies and standards that prevent data loss, fraud, and breaches.
- Security Roadmap – Define and update priorities, budgets, and timelines while tracking progress.
- Continuous Improvement – Conduct regular reviews of processes and systems; identify and close gaps swiftly.
- Audits and Risk Assessments – Lead end-to-end processes for ISO 27001, penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and ISMS audits.
- Security Technology Implementation – Evaluate, select, and coordinate the deployment of modern security technologies.
- Advisory Role – Provide guidance to management and teams on security and privacy best practices.
- Governance and Compliance – Drive organisational alignment with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.
- Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) – Ensure timely updates from all business units and system owners.
- Incident Response – Act as the privacy lead, overseeing containment, notification, and post-incident reviews.
- GDPR Programme Ownership – Define annual objectives, manage the policy framework, and report to senior leadership.
- Privacy Contact Point – Respond to enquiries from regulators, partners, and data subjects.
- Training and Awareness – Develop and deliver engaging training for onboarding, role-specific needs, and annual refreshers.
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated experience managing information security and data protection in regulated environments
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, and related standard
- Practical expertise in security technologies
- Strong background in risk assessment and audit practices
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business language
- Capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIPP/E are an advantage
Success Indicators
- No material security or privacy breaches
- Positive audit outcomes and timely resolution of findings
- Year-on-year reduction in risk scores
- High levels of staff engagement in security awareness
- Recognition from regulators for a best-in-class privacy and security programme
- Locations
- Malta
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
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