Cyber Security Specialist

Our client – Fjord Bank – is a new-generation, fully digital challenger bank with Nordic roots and a startup mindset. They focus on consumer finance and savings products, building a cost-effective and flexible business model with technology-driven and automation.

As Fjord Bank enters the next phase of growth, including our planned acquisition by Zilch, a leading UK-based fintech unicorn, they continue strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities.

To support this growth, they are establishing a new Cyber Security Specialist position in their Vilnius headquarters. Fjord Bank is looking for an experienced and hands-on specialist to strengthen their cybersecurity posture across cloud (AWS & Azure), applications, endpoints, and third-party ICT services.

This is a practical, technically involved role combining SecOps responsibilities, cloud security, incident management, and regulatory alignment within a regulated banking environment. The position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the ICT Risk Management Framework in accordance with DORA, EBA Guidelines, NIS2, and GDPR requirements.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of security controls aligned with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, OWASP, and Zero Trust principles.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents (SIEM, XDR, AWS & Azure security services, perimeter security solutions).
• Work closely with IT and DevOps teams to embed security-by-design and secure configuration principles, including environments managed via Infrastructure-as-Code, and manage vulnerability scanning processes, risk assessments, and remediation follow-up across infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Support detection use-case improvement and ensure effective security monitoring coverage together with SOC partners.
• Participate in third-party ICT risk assessments and supplier security evaluations; maintain and update the ICT third-party register.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Support penetration testing, resilience testing, and remediation tracking, including TLPT activities where applicable.
• Review access control, encryption, logging, and cloud security configurations.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery processes from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Participate in threat intelligence and information-sharing initiatives where applicable.
• Support security awareness and internal training initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles.
• Practical understanding of incident response, SecOps processes, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS and Azure).
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (e.g., Terraform) and secure cloud configuration principles.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions (DORA, EBA, NIS2, GDPR); practical familiarity with DORA obligations is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
• Ability to write clear, structured security documentation and translate security requirements into practical controls.
• Strong analytical thinking and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in Lithuanian and English (verbal and written).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

COMPANY OFFERS:

• Opportunity to work with modern technologies in a cloud-based banking environment and implement your own ideas in strengthening cybersecurity processes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Additional health insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Membership in a supportive and ambitious international team.
• The starting salary from 3,000 EUR (after taxes), depending on your experience, competencies, and overall fit for the role.

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