Cybersecurity Specialist

Bjak Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance platform in Southeast Asia is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard their systems and data from threats. In this critical role, you will implement security measures, monitor vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates with relevant degrees and practical experience in cybersecurity are encouraged to apply for this fast-paced, impactful position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with impact

Fast-track career growth with leadership exposure

Collaborative, high-ownership environment

Opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes in fintech

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on experience with security incident management.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements (ISO 27001, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security tools and protocols.
• Monitor and respond to potential security breaches.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments.

Skills

IT security

cybersecurity

data protection laws

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Tools

endpoint protection

firewalls

anti-virus solutions

Job description

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About Us

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. Through Bjak.com, we help millions find affordable and comprehensive protection by simplifying complex financial services through technology. We’re lean, ambitious, and solving meaningful problems at scale. Our investments in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure support our mission to make financial services faster, smarter, and more accessible. If you're excited to work directly with leadership, build operational clarity, and execute meaningful projects across borders, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team immediately. This is a critical role focused on protecting Bjak’s systems, devices, and data from internal and external threats. As a tech-driven company, ensuring the security and integrity of our technology assets is non-negotiable. This role reports directly to senior management and is essential in ensuring our compliance with regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and manage security tools and protocols to safeguard devices, systems, and data.
• Monitor and respond to potential security breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Establish security standards, procedures, and policies for endpoint and system protection.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments to identify and close security gaps.
• Lead incident response efforts in case of data breaches or security threats.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support any investigations or audits.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and compliance teams to reinforce security best practices.
• Train employees on data protection and cybersecurity awareness, especially in operational areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2–3+ years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity, or information security roles.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection, firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and security incident management.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws, security frameworks, and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Experience in Cloud Security with GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Experience conducting internal audits and interfacing with regulators or compliance bodies is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Immediate availability is highly preferred.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation aligned with your impact
• Fast-track career growth with direct exposure to leadership and decision-making
• A flat, high-ownership environment where initiative is valued and rewarded
• A collaborative, ambitious team that values speed, clarity, and excellence
• The opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes in a high-growth regional fintech powered by AI

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• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cyber Security Specialist?

Bjak is a technology company focused on making insurance easy, fun and more rewarding for everyone. Here at Bjak, we are dedicated in creating shared and open ecosystem giving everyone equal opportunity, accessibility and security. Bjak is led and backed by some of the most prominent executives and enterprises in Asia.

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