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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 12 MARCH 2017 17 News significantly more than the ranges presented in the survey. So while a CEO of a gaming com- pany in Malta can expect to earn some €140,000 a year, some are are earning up to €200,000 a year. Other average salaries range from €130,000 for a marketing director to €120,000 for a number of posi- tions from chief operating officer to an IT director and €90,000 for an HR director. And C-suite positions tend to be subject to performance-related bo- nuses in addition to base salary and benefits. The companies who are winning over key talent from abroad are the ones who provide correct advice on relocation, setting up bank ac- counts, social security, know the best real estate agents, and have a knowledge of the schooling system. "While the relocation package is unlikely to be the key driver of an individual's decision to accept a role, it will undoubtedly influence their decision," BostonLink says, suggesting that a one-way flight, three weeks in company or hotel accommodation, and some €1,500 in relocation expenses, are part of a standard package. Foreign workers address skills shortage Growth in the services sector in Malta surged ahead after accession to the EU, a Central Bank report published in 2016 explains. "Better educated labour resourc- es and a targeted strategy to attract foreign direct investment opened up further services sectors. Besides the traditional areas of tourism, education, health, retailing and banking activities, the services in- dustry expanded to include higher value added activities generated by the financial services sector, specialised forms of tourism – like language schools and dive centres – maritime activity, professional services, back-office administra- tion, information technology and gaming." The foundations of Malta's re- mote-gaming industry were laid in the early 2000s with a favourable licensing and taxation regime that attracted the business to Malta. Its demand for labour, much of it sourced from across the EU mem- ber states, made the sector depend- ent on migrant workers. These skilled foreign workers filled Malta's own skill shortage, leading to a more diversified econ- omy that made it less subject to industry-specific shocks. "Take textiles for example," says the Malta Employers Association director general. "The industry ran aground in Malta as globalisation permitted more of these business- es to outsource their production lines, in turn resulting in thousands of jobs lost. A diversified economy is what allows a country to absorb these job losses, as long as the skills are matched." Over 10 years since Malta's acces- sion to the EU, the number of EU nationals grew 13 times to nearly 15,600, apart from 6,200 third- country nationals. This rise in for- eign workers is mainly clustered at both ends of the skill spectrum: a strong demand for high-end skills the Maltese don't have yet – such as gaming – and a demand for la- bourers who will do jobs that the Maltese don't take, in catering or cleaning for example. mvella@mediatoday.com.mt s game The American University of Malta seeks a System Infrastructure and Network Specialist whose mission is to build and maintain the server and network systems that support the University. The Specialist will: • Assist and make recommendations with the design, configuration and architecture of the server and network environment to provide a robust, scalable platform for growth • Setup and administer servers, workstations, systems and network infrastructure (devices, VLAN's, Switches, Routers, WAN and LAN services, Firewalls, Wireless Network) • Plan for network and system growth and reliability, including capacity management and planning, performing server and workstation backups, and developing and implementing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. • Provide general support to faculty, staff and students • Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Degree in MIS, CS or relevant experience • Min 2 yrs recent experience in Network Administration • Min 2 yrs recent experience as a system administrator in a Windows (2012+) environment, including file and print services, AD, security and Group Policy • Must have a strong understanding of DNS, DHCP and other commonly used protocols • Solid working knowledge of VMware and Hyper-V virtualization • Ability to solve technical and operational problems, showing a high level of customer service and project management skills Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing cloud infrastructure • Knowledge of current network hardware options, and experience designing networks for scalability and growth • Experience developing and implementing network and server security policies, including LAN and border security, server permissions and Group Policy • Experience with creating Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) • Have an understanding of Active Directory design, schema, OU design, and replication • Experience designing and implementing network file and print services Please submit applications electronically to provost@aum.edu.mt, including CV, list of 5 references with contact information, a statement that describes your relevant experience and the reasons this position in particular interests you. aum.edu.mt (License Number 2016-002) Core staff operators Average salary Customer support €22,000 Customer support team leader €27,000 Customer support manager €33,000 VIP account manager €36,000 VIP manager €60,000 Risk, payments, fraud officer €25,000 Risk, payments, fraud manager €35,000 CRM manager €40,000 Head of CRM €70,000 Copywriter €30,000 SEO manager €50,000 Head of SEO €60,000 Affiliate manager €35,000 Product manager €50,000 Head of product €80,000 Content manager €38,000 Graphic designer €30,000 Marketing assistant €28,000 Marketing manager €38,000 Brand manager €65,000 Country manager €50,000 C-suite and support staff Average salary CEO €140,000 CFO €120,000 COO €120,000 Marketing director €130,000 Head of legal €100,000 Head of HR €90,000 IT director / CTO €120,000 Financial Controller €60,000 Head of responsible gaming €60,000 HR manager €45,000 Lawyer €45,000 Accountant €38,000