Network Security Specialist

Gaming Company, Malta

35,000 - 45,000 Euros

The Client

A fast‑growing online gaming company based in Malta, operating high‑availability platforms serving customers across Europe. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and rising cyber threats targeting gaming operators, the company needed to strengthen its internal security capability.

The Challenge

The client sought a Network Security Specialist with a rare mix of skills:

Deep experience in network security architecture for high‑traffic, low‑latency environments
Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, load balancers, and secure network segmentation
Proven background in gaming, online betting, or similarly regulated digital environments
Ability to work closely with DevOps teams to secure distributed cloud‑based systems

Finding candidates with both sector‑specific exposure and advanced security engineering expertise was the key challenge, particularly within the Malta market.

Our Approach

We executed a focused international search targeting:

Security engineers within the gaming and iGaming sector
Experienced network security specialists from fintech, online trading, and other high‑risk digital industries
Passive candidates open to relocation to Malta

Shortlisted candidates underwent technical evaluation covering attack‑surface reduction, incident response readiness, and secure network design for 24/7 platforms.

The Result

Within two weeks, we presented a high‑quality shortlist of three specialists.
The client hired a seasoned Network Security Engineer with:

Hands‑on experience securing global gaming networks
Strong proficiency in firewalls, micro‑segmentation, and cloud‑integrated security
A track record of improving incident response and hardening critical infrastructure

Impact

The successful hire immediately improved the organisation’s security posture by:

Strengthening perimeter and internal network defences
Reducing vulnerability exposure across gaming platforms
Enhancing monitoring and incident‑response processes

The company now operates with greater confidence in its ability to defend against sophisticated threats while maintaining platform uptime.