Assistant Manager, IT Security (Head Office, KL)

Lonpac Insurance Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager for IT Security. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, maintaining security manuals, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP or CEH. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years related experience in IT Security.
• Minimum 4 years managing IT security projects.
• Knowledge in IT Security methodology and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Maintain the Security Operations Manual.
• Research tools and techniques for network security.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Threat hunting

Network security

IT auditing

Education

Professional Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

CISSP

CEH

Job description

Assistant Manager, IT Security (Head Office, KL)

Responsibilities

• To conduct vulnerability assessment/penetration testing in its skillset and experience to gain access and exploit vulnerabilities in the company’s infrastructure.
• To maintain the Security Operations Manual up to date for use by all IT security personnel to cover duties.
• To conduct computer forensic analysis and understand the impact on the business.
• To research tools, techniques, countermeasures and trends in network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and network security.
• Continuous development of threat hunting and proactively identifying security incidents before they occur.
• To design and support the overall cybersecurity architecture of the enterprise systems environment
• Applying social engineering and phishing techniques to manipulate employees into exposing or revealing information to compromise their machines.
• Maintaining standard information security policy, procedure, and documentations.
• Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorised system users.
• Involve in IT Security project management and assist in identifying and evaluating vendor IT security solutions.
• To ensure compliance with the provisions of the IT Security Policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Interested candidates are required to submit their detailed resume stating telephone contact numbers, together with copies of relevant certificates & a recent photograph (n.r.) by applying online or to:

Job Requirements

• Job Requirements:-
• Professional Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
• 8 to 10 years related experience in IT Security and with proven minimum 4 years working experience in managing IT security projects.
• Industry recognized security certifications, such as CISSP, CEH etc. preferred.
• Knowledge in IT Security methodology, Bank Negara Guidelines, PCI DSS, Risk Management and IT auditing will be an added advantage.
• Technical knowledge of database and operating system security.
• Knowledge of network protocol (WAN,LAN) and security concerns within TCP/IP environment.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques and protocols.
• Familiar with web related technologies.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
• Ability to prioritize, track and manage tasks and action items.
• Excellent communication, writing, analytical thinking, strong team player and an individual contributor too.