Cloud Security Engineer

About the role

Sliema Tech Labs is a growing Maltese cloud and cybersecurity consultancy serving local and international clients across fintech, iGaming and tech-enabled services. We combine hands-on engineering with pragmatic security advisory work and run a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team based in Sliema with hybrid working options.

As a Cloud Security Engineer you will be responsible for securing infrastructure and platforms across public cloud providers, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and working closely with DevOps, development and compliance teams. You will design security controls, perform threat modelling, tune detection and response tooling, and contribute to security architecture decisions that protect customer environments at scale.

This role offers exposure to multiple cloud platforms, real-world incident response, and opportunities for professional development and certifications. You will join a cross-functional team where practical problem-solving, clear documentation and hands-on implementation are valued — ideal for engineers who want both technical depth and client-facing experience.

About Sliema Tech Labs

Sliema Tech Labs is a Maltese technology firm specialising in cloud engineering, cybersecurity and managed services for clients in iGaming, fintech and SMEs. The company emphasises practical security, automation and measurable risk reduction.

What you can expect

• Hybrid work model with central Sliema office
• Training budget and certification support (e.g. AWS/Azure certs)
• Private health insurance and performance bonus
• Exposure to diverse sectors: iGaming, fintech and enterprise clients

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain cloud security controls across AWS and/or Azure environments (IAM, network segmentation, encryption, KMS).
• Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/ARM) workflows.
• Develop and maintain logging, monitoring and alerting for cloud assets (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, SIEM integration).
• Conduct threat modelling, security architecture reviews and risk assessments for new projects.
• Respond to security incidents affecting cloud infrastructure and lead technical remediation alongside DevOps.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, container and Kubernetes security reviews and remediate findings.
• Create and maintain runbooks, playbooks and security documentation for operational teams.
• Support compliance activities (e.g. audits, evidence collection) and implement controls to meet client requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cloud engineering or cloud security roles.
• Practical experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS or Azure) in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, network security, and encryption in the cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates) and pipeline security.
• Familiarity with container security and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with logging/monitoring tools and integrating with a SIEM (e.g. Splunk, Elastic).
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); Maltese language skills are a plus. Right to work in Malta or ability to obtain it.

How to apply

Email your CV and a short cover note explaining relevant cloud security experience and notice period to [email protected] with the subject 'Cloud Security Engineer'.