Security Engineer

About the role: As a member of the Information Security Team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our systems and data. This hands-on and collaborative role requires a balance of technical expertise, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to embed security into our infrastructure, processes, and culture.

About the company: MiFinity is a dynamic, licensed, and regulated fintech leader offering cost-effective, end-to-end payment solutions for businesses, merchants, and consumers. With over 20 years of experience in online payments, we have built a highly secure technology platform and a growing global network of financial and banking partners. Our core service, the MiFinity eWallet, enables seamless money transfers worldwide through our extensive bank network and local payment options. As we continue to expand across multiple global verticals, we foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment while maintaining a start-up culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and innovation across all of our offices in Dublin, Malta, and Belfast.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across our cloud environments to ensure robust protection of systems and data.
• Oversee privileged access roles and maintain secure identity and access management practices.
• Monitor, maintain, and expand our use of access control (ABAC, RBAC, CA)to support scalable and secure operations.
• Manage and optimise security tools, including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms, to enhance visibility and control.
• Integrate security tooling with monitoring and alerting platforms to ensure timely detection and response to potential threats.
• Continuously monitor, analyse, and respond to security events, conducting investigations and proactive threat hunting to reduce risk exposure.
• Participate in incident response planning and maintain forensic readiness to support effective and timely resolution of security incidents.
• Define and automate security processes to improve detection, response, and operational efficiency.

Tools and platforms you might have used recently:

AWS, Azure, GCP, Datadog, Github GHAS, Mimecast, Amazon Linux, Knowbe4, Defender, Purview, Python, Powershell.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• 6+ more years in IT administration, or 4+ years Information Security role.
• Strong understanding of Cloud security principles and controls (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience taking a lead technical role in Security monitoring and incident response.

Soft Skills & Work Approach:

We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about security and eager to grow, we’d love to hear from you.