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Jobs Plus Permit Number 1068/2024

 

Malta Air Traffic Services is inviting applications for the posts of Executive 2 – Security Operations Centre. (SOC)

SOC personnel are the first to respond to cyber security incidents. They report on cyber threats and help support the changes needed to protect the organization.

Within the Safety, Quality, Security and Compliance Section (SQSC), the SOC candidate shall provide direct support to the Security Management System (SecMS), with specific attention to Information and Communications Technology. The selected candidate will liaise directly with the Head of the SQSC section to maintain the SecMS to assure the safe and efficient ANS and ATM operations in all areas under the control of MATS.

Roles within the SOC are expected to be directly impacted with the evolution of technology, Single European Sky network management operational systems, and well as System Wide Information Management. Prospective candidates must be prepared for this landscape and be prepared to stay abreast in knowledge to assure that the SOC and the SecMS stays in line with the evolving technological innovation in the ANS-ATM business portfolio.

 

Job duties of SOC Executive include:

  • Security management Sec MS and SOC as directed by the Head of the SQSC section.
  • Threat and vulnerability analysis.
  • Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.
  • Analysis and response to previously unknown hardware and software vulnerabilities.
  • Preparing contingency recovery plans.

SOC personnel are considered as the last line of defence working alongside the aviation security management team and also the ICT section. The SOC Executive reports to the SH-SQSC or his designate.

SOC Executive is responsible for monitoring and/or observing network and respond to threats and events.

Applications will be considered from individuals who satisfy the following minimum requirements:

MQF Level 6 qualification in ICT and minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the ICT related Industry.

OR

MQF Level 5 qualification in ICT and minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience in the ICT related Industry.

 

Experience in the Cybersecurity Industry dealing directly with protecting of systems against cyber malintent is considered an asset.

 

Any of the following will be considered an asset:

➢ CISSP (Certified Information Security Systems Professional)

➢ CompTIA Security+

➢ CCNA

➢ MCP

➢ Experience in pfSense/Kerio Firewalls

➢ Experience in Windows domain servers and related protocols

➢ Computer Programming knowledge

➢ Any other related cyber protection training and/or courses on the same subject is considered

Selected candidates who are not in possession of CISSP or CompTIA Security+ will be required to complete at least one of these courses within 2 years of appointment.

 

Those satisfying the experience and qualification criteria, and who are interested in filling this post, are to send their application together with their updated curriculum vitae to the HR section on vacancies@maltats.com by not later than 1600hrs on the 12th of December 2024.

 

Job Title: SOC Executive

Section: SQSC

Reports To: SH-SQSC and Designate

 

Main objective of the post:

To assist and support the SH-SQSC in his function as Head of the MATS SOC as his subordinate in the management of the Company’s Security Operations Centre, handling day to day issues, procedures, incident management and to mentor and guide staff in their duties, in conformity with European Union and National Security regulations and any other job-related duties as directed by the SH-SQSC.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Assist in the organisation of the SQCC section and its and day to day running.
  • Represent the SH-SQSC in meetings locally and abroad as directed by the SH-SQSC and /or the designate.
  • Keeping abreast with the fast-moving world of Cybersecurity through research, formal training and on the job training.
  • The monitoring of network traffic of MATS ICT and operational computers, servers, routers, firewalls, network equipment and related devices within the SWIM concept. (System Wide Information Management)
  • Identification, investigation, and documentation of suspicious network traffic.
  • Detection, handling, management, and documentation of cybersecurity breaches.
  • Liaising with MATS ICT Teams / Officers to prevent, detect and react to breaches.
  • Assist the SH-SQSC in the creation, management, and upkeep of MATS SOC procedures.
  • Assist the SH-SQSC in the development, implementation, and testing of the MATS SOC IDS/IPS systems.
  • The upkeeping of SOC Related paperwork and documents as required by the company.
  • Any other related tasks that may be assigned by the SH-SQSC or his designate from time to time according to the exigencies of the company.
  • Applies, supports, and adheres to the Safety, Quality, Security and Compliance – policies and procedures of the organisation as required by international, national and internal requirements.
  • Reports safety and security occurrences.