Information Security Analyst

Security & Risk
Full Time
Entry (0-12 months)
Closing date 05/02/2026
Published on 05/01/2026
Hybrid
Malta

Job Description

Overview

The Role:

As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening our organisation’s defences against cyber threats. You will monitor, analyse, and proactively address security risks to safeguard sensitive data, networks, and systems, while promoting cyber awareness and supporting incident response and business continuity initiatives across the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Threat Detection and Analysis: Monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and breaches in a timely manner. 
  • Security Systems Management: Administer and maintain security tools, ensuring updates, configuration hygiene, and robust access management.
  • Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management: Perform assessments and vulnerability testing; recommend mitigation and track remediation to closure.
  • Policies, Procedures, & Awareness: Assist in creating and enforcing security policies; educate employees and ensure compliance.
  • Incident Response: Contribute to incident response plans; assist during investigations, containment, and recovery; support post-incident reviews.
  • Cyber Awareness & Training: Organise and deliver training sessions, including phishing simulations, to keep stakeholders informed about current threats and promote secure behaviour.
  • Audits, Testing, and Compliance: Prepare for and participate in security audits and penetration testing; ensure adherence to industry standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with IT and the Risk teams to communicate and resolve security issues, while actively contributing to business continuity planning (BCP) drills and related procedures.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to the company’s information security framework and BCP artefacts. 

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Professional certifications (CompTIA Security+, ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals, ISC² CC, Microsoft SC-900, or equivalent) are advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of security technologies and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to data protection.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Why join us? 

At GasanMamo, we offer a career path in a growing, collaborative team where your contribution matters. You’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, support towards related studies and professional membership fees, and the chance to work with a respected name in the Maltese insurance market. 

The chosen candidate will enjoy working in an environment that offers a good work-life balance and additional benefits.

Benefits include:

Generous Remuneration Package

  • Competitive salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
  • Premium discounts on insurance products, with excess waivers in the event of a claim and credit arrangements for premium payment.
  • Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, retail outlets, etc.
  • Clothing Allowance for work attire.

Work-Life Balance

  • Shorter working hours during the summer months without needing to take vacation leave or make up the time at another point during the year.
  • Additional paid leave given to working parents to care for their unwell children, over and above the option of using their own sick leave for this purpose.
  • Additional paid leave to care for ill family members, over and above the unpaid entitlement provided at law. 

Health and Wellbeing

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage, including life, personal accident and health insurance. 
  • On-site GP clinic available monthly for health consultations. 
  • Confidential access to mental health support at company’s expense. 

Career Development

  • Study support, including financial assistance and additional leave for exams. 
  • Reimbursement of professional membership fees to support industry involvement. 
  • Qualification Allowance, awarded upon completion of certain qualifications. 
  • Ongoing training from experienced in-house trainers, and external providers. 
  • Online learning resources, including CPD-accredited sessions. 
  • Seminar and conference access. 

Community and Social Engagement

  • Regular social events that bring the team together. 
  • Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter. 
  • Opportunities to engage in CSR initiatives and make a positive impact. 

Equal Opportunities:

GasanMamo is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and encourages applications from all the community, irrespective of race, religion, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.