Senior Information Security Engineer
The Senior Information Security Engineer will be a trusted technical authority within the Information Security Department, primarily driving Security Operations while influencing governance, response strategies, and awareness initiatives. This role demands a proactive mindset, strong technical depth, and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
- Lead vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and advanced security testing.
- Partner closely with the SOC team to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats, bringing senior-level insight into analysis and response.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, and processes to continuously enhance our security posture.
- Oversee the consistent application of our physical security policy across all Betsson properties.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure the Malta offices’ physical security systems are maintained and optimized.
- Fine-tune and own key security tools and platforms, ensuring they operate at peak effectiveness.
- Act as a senior escalation point during security incidents, leading forensic investigations and providing after-hours support when required.
- Develop and refine response playbooks, ensuring best practices are followed across the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise to governance teams during policy creation and updates.
- Participate in information security reviews, audits, and due diligence activities, representing the technical voice of the department.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of advanced security awareness programmes, helping embed a security-first culture across Betsson.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (required).
- A Master’s degree or higher-level qualifications are a strong advantage (nice-to-have).
- 5+ years in Information Security, with demonstrable experience in Security Operations and Incident Response (required).
- 5+ years in broader IT or infrastructure roles (required).
- Background in iGaming, telecommunications, or finance is a strong plus (nice-to-have).
- Security-focused certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) are highly valued (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of security tools, SIEMs, and forensic techniques (required).
- Broad understanding of GRC principles and risk management frameworks (required).
- Excellent communication skills, fluent English (spoken and written), and professional presence (required).
- Ability to influence and collaborate with technical and business teams at all levels (required).
Betsson is a diversified, multinational gaming group whose history dates back to 1963 and which is now listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The group employs around 3,000 people of more than 75 nationalities across over 20 locations; Betsson AB is registered in Stockholm, while its operational headquarters in Ta' Xbiex, Malta, run the day-to-day business. Through brands such as Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet, it offers casino, sportsbook and other gaming products in regulated markets across Europe, the Americas and Central Asia. Its proprietary technology supports a scalable model serving both B2C customers and B2B partners, with responsible growth and customer protection central to its strategy.