Karl Saliba Vidal
BM2, Gnejna Mansions, Triq Sant'Antnin
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
BNF Bank
04.2023 - Current
- Analysing and responding to security threats from various security platforms and technologies;
- Conducting research and evaluating technical and all-source cyber intelligence to develop in-depth assessments of threats to the organisation’s networks, systems, users, and data;
- Serving as liaison and a point of contact for information security event reporting;
- Creating technical assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events on the basis of inventive collection and research to enable advanced threat intelligence;
- Developing and maintaining analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and enable more strategic detections;
- Staying abreast of innovative business and technology trends in IT security, risk, and controls while advising management of technology initiatives that support such latest trends;
- Ensuring effective execution of the risk management framework by managing relationships with key stakeholders within strategic business groups and technology;
- Verifying that information security risks are appropriately mitigated and leading multiple stakeholders in agreement on appropriate solutions/controls;
- Identifying applicable regulatory risks from changes or additions to regulatory guidance and requirements;
- Providing expertise for resolution and risk mitigation;
- Monitoring, tracking and reporting mitigation and resolution of information security risks;
- Performing process-level walkthroughs, control testing, etc. for the identification and assessment of IT risks and controls;
- Effectively communicating key risks, findings, and recommendations for improvement with key stakeholders; and
- Performing any other Ad hoc duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Junior Security Specialist
BNF Bank
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assist in implementing and maintaining IT security measures to protect the organization's systems and data.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents to identify and respond to potential threats.
- Help in the configuration and maintenance of security tools, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
- Support the implementation of security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
- Assist in investigating security incidents and breaches, and participate in incident response activities.
- Stay current on emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to proactively address security risks.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated into IT projects and initiatives.
Technical Support Officer
BNF Bank
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Perform daily Core Business Systems operations including and not limited to the Banks end of day process during evening and Saturday schedules;
- Provide general IT support within established times for all desktop systems (hardware & software) and support other IT teams in their on-going analysis of helpdesk requests with the aim of introducing efficiencies and fine-tuning processes;
- Perform daily infrastructure operations by maintaining hardware, operating and business software systems in good operational order;
- Support operations in the Banks Data Centres in line with maintenance and security requirements;
- Support the administration of the Banks network and systems. This includes but is not limited to the creation, maintenance and removal of user’s accounts, user access rights etc;
- Provide on-site support to several BNF Bank remote sites;
- Perform the necessary backups and restore operations and other disaster recovery operations;
- Perform routine checks on the various Bank systems (networks, hardware and software) and maintaining appropriate records of mentioned checks;
- Share technical knowledge and ways of resolution with other team members;
- Support and develop data requests;
- Educate business end users on how to make effective use of their technological tools (hardware & software) to speed up problem resolution, whilst keeping abreast with new technology; and
- Establish good working relationships with the rest of the IT team particularly database and\or software developers.
Software Developer
MITA
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Integration Government Payment Gateway using ASP.NET
- Continue to upskill in eForms development and support in order to be in a position to develop new eForms, enhancements and/or address support incidents.
- Ensure that the client is kept informed on respective logged incidents/requests at all times and ensure that appropriate and timely follow-up is performed.
- Assist in the execution and management of the eForms service and ensure service delivery within contracted SLAs and the timely delivery of requested enhancements
- Assist in the development and implementation of the ‘DevOps’ concept throughout the team.
- Ensure that full ownership is taken on assigned work and that the delivered work is of quality, properly tested with special attention paid to fine details.
- Assistance to the Department Head and Line Manager when requested.
Associate Software Developer
MITA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Contribute towards maintaining ISO 27001 and ISO9001 Certification standards.
- Up-Skilling in eForms development and support in order to be in a position to develop new eForms, enhancements and/or address support incidents.
- Creating and Enhancement eForms using Liquid Office
- Assisted with application maintenance and development code writing Javascript, HTML, SQL and CSS.
- Deal with clients for High-level requirements
- Performed test cases
- Assist in the development and implementation of the ‘DevOps’ concept throughout the team.
- Resolving technical issues faced by other team members.
- Performed system testing and maintained and created documentation for the application
- Writing up reports, manuals on the status
- Working alongside wider operational teams to achieve set goals.
- Keen to contribute ideas
- Always having a positive attitude
Junior Business Intelligence
Secure Trading
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Experience in prioritizing agile project,
- Ability to work from objectives with minimal guidance or supervision,
- provide regular and adhoc requests,
- document specifications for business intelligence reports, dashboards or other outputs, assists in automating reporting for transparency and communication across the organisation,
- taking part of the Office Relocation Project and attend meetings in IT relation,
- Experience with ETL tools and performing ETL processes; importing Raw data to the data Warehouse,
- Proficient in the use of query and reporting,
- Knowledge MS Office including MS Excel skills,
- Knowledge Visual Studio such as SSRS, SSIS and C#,
- Knowlegde of Creating and Modify SQL Servers,
- Knowlegde of Normalising data,
- Knowlegde of Database Architecture,
- Knowledge of using the Reporting Server
IT Helpdesk
Maltapost
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible in Retail Counters and Sub Post Offices.
- Monitor servers, computer stations and report on daily basis.
- Install network systems in retail counters and new offices
- Install hardware network and peripherals
- Install temporary equipment for meetings; IP phones and network switch
- Repair and build new computer hardware and install new image
- Helpdesk; troubleshooting in hardware and software and enter as remotely
- Knowlegde in Active Directory Maintenance, reset passwords, creation and deletion of users
- Add Lync system
- Contact with the ISPs for new broadband connection and installation.
- Taking care of storage equipment.
Technician and Installer
Top Technix
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Repair home appliances and install sound and visuals in bars, clubs and large premises.
- Stand by calls
- Clerical duties such as liaising with clients,
- Data inputting, quotes, dealing contracts and invoicing.
Education
Cybersecurity: Proper Password Management
People.Compliance
Online05.2024
ITIL V4 Foundation
PeopleCert
Online05.2024
Global Anti-Money Laundering
Percipio.Compliance
Online02.2024
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Awereness
Percipio.Compliance
Online10.2023
Global Workplace Harassment Prevention For Employe
Percipio.Compliance
Online09.2023
SOC Analysis Foundation
MITA
Online06.2023
Cybersecurity And Online Habits
Percipio.Compliance
Online07.2023
EU General Data Protection Regulation
Percipio.Compliance
Online03.2023
Information Security Awareness
Percipio.Compliance
Online03.2023
BNF Global Anti-Money Laundering
Percipio.Compliance
Online12.2022
BNF Global Conflicts of Interest
Percipio.Compliance
Online11.2022
CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security And Automa
ICE Malta
Online11.2021
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing And Wireless Essentials
ICE Malta
Online05.2021
CCNAv7: Introduction To Networks
ICE Malta
Online05.2021
Advanced Deployment
Skillsoft
Online01.2019
Azure Services
Skillsoft
Online12.2018
Advanced HTML5 And CSS3
Skillsoft
Online07.2018
Styling HTML5 And Javascript
Skillsoft
Online07.2018
EU General Data Protection Regulation
Skillsoft
Online05.2018
Diploma in Computing
STC Traning
Malta10.2016
Oriented Programming
MCAST
Malta07.2014
Basic ECDL
TCTC
Malta12.2013
National Diploma in Electical And Elec Engineering
MCAST
Malta08.2009
First Diploma in Electrical And Elec Engineering
MCAST
Malta08.2006
Foundation Course in Electronics Engineering
E.T.C
Malta07.2005
School Leaving Certificate
Boys Junior Lyceum
Malta07.2004
My Hobbies
Sports Experience: Started training with Kavallieri to learn and play Handball, gaining valuable experience in sport. I have demonstrated dedication and commitment to learning and excelling in handball, contributing to the team's success.
Motorbike Enthusiast: Enjoy weekend rides on my motorbike. Embrace the thrill and freedom of motorcycling, promoting a sense of adventure and camaraderie with fellow riders.
Languages
Maltese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Security Specialist
BNF Bank
04.2023 - Current
Junior Security Specialist
BNF Bank
04.2022 - 04.2023
Technical Support Officer
BNF Bank
02.2020 - 04.2022
Software Developer
MITA
12.2018 - 02.2022
Associate Software Developer
MITA
08.2017 - 12.2018
Junior Business Intelligence
Secure Trading
05.2016 - 08.2017
IT Helpdesk
Maltapost
02.2015 - 05.2016
Technician and Installer
Top Technix
08.2007 - 06.2014
Cybersecurity: Proper Password Management
People.Compliance
ITIL V4 Foundation
PeopleCert
Global Anti-Money Laundering
Percipio.Compliance
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Awereness
Percipio.Compliance
Global Workplace Harassment Prevention For Employe
Percipio.Compliance
SOC Analysis Foundation
MITA
Cybersecurity And Online Habits
Percipio.Compliance
EU General Data Protection Regulation
Percipio.Compliance
Information Security Awareness
Percipio.Compliance
BNF Global Anti-Money Laundering
Percipio.Compliance
BNF Global Conflicts of Interest
Percipio.Compliance
CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security And Automa
ICE Malta
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing And Wireless Essentials
ICE Malta
CCNAv7: Introduction To Networks
ICE Malta
Advanced Deployment
Skillsoft
Azure Services
Skillsoft
Advanced HTML5 And CSS3
Skillsoft
Styling HTML5 And Javascript
Skillsoft
EU General Data Protection Regulation
Skillsoft
Diploma in Computing
STC Traning
Oriented Programming
MCAST
Basic ECDL
TCTC
National Diploma in Electical And Elec Engineering
MCAST
First Diploma in Electrical And Elec Engineering
MCAST
Foundation Course in Electronics Engineering
E.T.C
School Leaving Certificate
Boys Junior Lyceum
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