Assistant Manager, Information Security & Risk

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is hiring for an IT Risk & Security Specialist to coordinate information security risk management and ensure guideline compliance. The role supports audits, monitoring, incident response and security improvements across the organization.

The incumbent will assist with risk assessments, control testing, and security governance under guidance from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity or technology risk.
• Working knowledge of OS, networks, applications and database security best practices.
• Working knowledge of information security standards and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT risk management activities and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with security audits, evidence collection and tracking findings.
• Support security monitoring, incident response and threat management with the Group SOC.
• Review security configurations against policies and standards.
• Contribute to cyber resilience and business continuity exercises.
• Monitor KRIs and elevate exceptions for action by management.
• Prepare routine security reports and dashboards for review.
• Assist security improvement initiatives and project activities.
• Promote security awareness across the organization.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Network security

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Job description

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is hiring for an IT Risk & Security Specialist to coordinate information security risk management and ensure guideline compliance. The role supports audits, monitoring, incident response and security improvements across the organization.

The incumbent will assist with risk assessments, control testing, and security governance under guidance from senior leadership.