Information Security SOC Analyst

Push Gaming is a dynamic and innovative game development studio specialising in creating top-quality, mobile-optimised online casino games. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to pushing boundaries, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

The Information Security Team handles all requests for product/system security reviews, and devises relevant policies for the organisation. It schedules external penetration testing exercises, and executes internal ones when needed. Last but not least, it keeps a continuous watch on the security status of company systems.

We are always on the lookout for ways to improve the company’s security posture while keeping a close eye on the day to day running of systems. We respond to security incidents as required and investigate and report any breaches as necessary.

We are looking for a talented Information Security SOC Analyst with experience in keeping a close watch on all company systems, looking for suspicious behaviour and taking immediate action when required.

You will be working with the latest cloud technologies such as AWS, Google Workspace, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Kafka, and several others. You will have the opportunity to devise and implement your own monitoring mechanisms and tools, allowing you to maximise your productivity and job satisfaction.

Location: Ideally Malta, but open to the right candidate being based in UK, Spain or Poland

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be responsible for collecting logs from various systems and storing them in the appropriate secure locations, analysing them and identifying issues requiring further investigation.
• Perform first level support and incident response as required.
• Assist with policy creation and maintenance, and the design and implementation of SOC Tools such as IDPS systems, SIEM systems, etc. This includes both COTS as well as internally developed tools.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Ideally, you will have some (1+ years) of overall SOC experience as well as a degree (or relevant experience) in ICT/CyberSecurity.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and related standards.
• Have a thorough understanding of threat landscapes and be able to identify potential attacks or breaches from logging data.
• Experience in day to day SOC activities.
• Experience using IDPS Systems.
• Experience in cybersecurity incident response.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Good report writing skills in English.
• CISSP, CEH or similar qualifications will be beneficial.
• Software Development capabilities (C# / C++ / Java) will be beneficial.

Why join us?

It’s a really exciting time to join Push Gaming. We’re expanding our teams to deliver some stellar work.

We are passionate about creating premium quality games and will never compromise on this. The approach we take in building and strengthening our team is no different. We set out to attract and retain high performers and are committed to seeking like-minded individuals who share our vision for excellence and quality.

In turn, we offer all the tools and support to allow individuals to grow and thrive, while achieving both personal and company goals in an environment that’s built around trust, collaboration, transparency and accountability.