Job Description

Information Security Engineer – Cyprus or Greece The Role:We are looking for an Information Security Engineer with a strong passion for security-at-scale to join our growing team. The Information Security Engineer will play a key role in ensuring our services, applications, systems, and websites are protected to the highest security standards. A core responsibility of this role is the administration of Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Management systems. Additional responsibilities include system hardening, patching, and supporting the organization’s overall security posture. You will be working in a challenging, dynamic, and inspiring environment alongside talented colleagues and state-of-the-art technologies.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

Administer and manage WAF and Bot Management systems
Perform system hardening and ensure secure data handling during transmission, storage, and processing
Implement and manage access controls, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, to ensure secure and compliant access to critical systems
Review and enforce application control policies, ensuring only authorized software is executed and that software usage complies with organizational security standards
Review security violations and recommend procedures to prevent recurrence
Provide support to end users on security-related issues
Participate in incident management

Main requirements:

BSc/MSc in information security or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in Information Security, with at least 1 year of hands-on experience with Akamai security products
Practical experience with Akamai WAF, BMP, and other related tools
Strong security expertise in Windows, Linux, virtualization environments and databases
Familiarity with access control mechanisms, such as Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Experience in implementing and managing application control policies and reviewing software execution to ensure compliance with organizational security standards
Solid understanding of networking and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS, HTTP, HTTPS)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving security challenges

The following will be considered an advantage:

Akamai certifications or completed courses
Experience with AWS Cloud Security

Benefit from:

Attractive remuneration package
Intellectually stimulating work environment
Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You

Let’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition
Show Your Skills – Online Technical Challenge
Final Connection – Final Interview

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!

About XM

🏆 At XM, we're not just another forex and CFD broker. Since our inception, we've been on a mission to redefine currency trading. Our dedication to innovation and excellence has earned us numerous awards and made us a prominent leader in the global fintech landscape.

🌎 With a diverse team of over 1,400 professionals spanning seven offices across the globe, we're united by our commitment to providing exceptional service in over 30 languages.

🚀 But what truly sets us apart is our #XMers. We don't just embrace growth, learning, and innovation – we own it. As part of the XM family, we dive headfirst into challenges, supporting each other every step of the way.

🙌 Guided by our values - Big. Fair. Human. - we have cultivated an unparalleled work environment, where every individual is nurtured for both personal and professional growth. Competitive benefits and perks that exceed market average, engaging team activities, rewarding volunteer programs, initiatives supporting the employees’ physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements are only some of the proof points of how XM prioritizes its people’s wellbeing and work-life balance. And with a strong focus on learning and development, diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture where everyone's voice is heard, we empower each member of our team to be a leader in their own right.

🤘 Ready to join a community that rocks and work somewhere truly awesome? ▶ xm.com/careers

Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Limassol, CY

Year Founded

2009

Website

xm.com

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