Cyber Security Analyst (Contract)

Experian PLC; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Discretionary bonus plan

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Experian PLC in Malaysia is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support project milestones by addressing security issues and guiding teams on best practices. The role reports to the Security Operations Manager and involves collaboration across vendors and business partners.

You will identify security risks, develop practical, risk-based solutions, and maintain knowledge of current threats and mitigations to protect transactional websites and enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in UNIX, Windows, and Linux with security environments.
• Experience in information security risk analysis and reviews.
• Multi-platform expertise in firewalls, IDS, incident response, hardening.
• Proven ability to architect and implement security policies and tech.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and NIST standards.
• Awareness of Imperva WAF, VPN, and web proxy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to resolve security challenges.
• Identify security issues arising during project execution.
• Develop risk-based solutions to unblock activities.
• Advise on security practices and policy compliance.
• Balance security requirements with operational needs.
• Keep updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations.

Skills

UNIX

Windows

Linux

IP intranet/Internet security

Information security risk analysis

Security architecture

PCI-DSS

ISO27001

NIST

Threat monitoring

Vendor liaison

Tools

Imperva WAF

VPN

End Point Response

Password Management System

Web proxy

Job description

• Schedule: Full Time

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.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in several operating system environments, including UNIX, Windows, and Linux and IP intranet/Internet security environments.
• Demonstrated ability around information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews for information security processes.
• Solid multi-platform knowledge. Experience in UNIX, Windows, Linux, and IP intranet/Internet security environments including: firewalls, intrusion detection, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.
• Demonstrable experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies relating to transactional web sites.
• Understanding of industry security best practices such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST etc.
• Ability to monitor advancements in information security technologies which include Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Response, Password Management System, and web proxy.
• Ability to work with other departments, design security components for strategic processes, and supervising the development and implementation of required security reporting devices and processes at all levels.
• Ability to liaise with Business, Business partners and Vendors during Tenders\Audits to ensure Security compliance for all IT / Business system.

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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