Cyber Security Analyst (Contract)

Experian Asia Pacific; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package and bonus

Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days WFO 3

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Experian Asia Pacific is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support project teams, resolve security issues, and ensure adherence to IT security policies and standards. You will collaborate across departments to identify risks and implement practical, risk-based solutions that unblock project activities.

You will monitor evolving threats, contribute to security reporting, and help maintain secure architectures for transactional websites and services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security across UNIX, Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, incident response and vulnerability testing.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO and ISM standards and identity management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to resolve security-related technical challenges.
• Identify security issues that arise during project execution.
• Develop risk-based solutions to unblock project activities impacted by security constraints.
• Provide advice on security best practices and ensure adherence to policies.
• Maintain knowledge of current threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Security risk analysis

UNIX

Windows

Linux

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Policy writing

Vulnerability testing

Regulatory compliance

Data classification

Education

CISA

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

Tools

Imperva WAF

VPN

End Point Response

Password Management System

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Job Description

The Cyber Security Specialist plays a critical role in supporting project teams to achieve main milestones by resolving technical security issues that may impede progress. You will report to Security Operations Manager

What You'll Do

• You will collaborate with project teams to help achieve project milestones by resolving security-related technical challenges.


• Identify security issues that arise during project execution.


• Develop and implement practical, risk-based solutions to unblock project activities impacted by security constraints.


• Provide advice on security best practices and ensure understanding of organizational policies.


• Work with partners to balance security requirements with operational and project needs.


• Maintain knowledge of latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies relevant to the project environment.


• Contribute to the achievement of project milestones by completing assigned tasks.


• Document outcomes and deliverables to ensure traceability and accountability.


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to networks and systems.


• Ensure IT issues are managed following the IT Security Risk Management Policy.


• Maintain security processes, procedures, standards, guidance, and documentation to reflect changes in our IT environment.


• Be internal information security advisor, providing expert guidance across the organization.


• Provide support for resolving IT issues related to information security.


• Investigate IT security incidents and identify causes to support remediation and prevention efforts.


• Experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies relating to transactional websites.


• Understanding of PCI DSS, ISO and ISM standards, identity management solutions.


• Monitor advancements in information security technologies which include Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Response, Password Management System, and web proxy.


• Work with other departments, design security components for strategic processes, and supervising the development of required security reporting devices and processes at all levels.


• Communicate with Business, partners and Vendors during Tenders\Audits to ensure Security compliance for all IT / Business system.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• You will demonstrate ability around information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews for information security processes.


• 3+ years of experience in several operating system environments, including UNIX, Windows, and Linux and IP intranet/Internet security environments. This experience includes working with firewalls, intrusion detection, and incident response. It also involves policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.


• Experience with network and operating systems (i.e. Linux, Windows).


• Experience with Information security principles (i.e. least privileges, defence in depth).


• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, SSCP, CCSP, CPP, CNSP, CNSA, or ICSE would be highly regarded

Benefits/Perks

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan


• Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days WFO and 3 days WFH


• Experian is an equal opportunities employer

Additional Information

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan


• Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days WFO and 3 days WFH


• Experian is an equal opportunities employer

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