Deputy Manager, Systems Security

Public Bank; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing loan

Insurance coverage

Annual leave

Career advancement

Performance rewards

Job summary

Public Bank in Malaysia is seeking an experienced IT security professional to design and operate security infrastructure, aiming to strengthen the bank's defense and resilience. The role focuses on monitoring security events, conducting risk assessments, coordinating incident responses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while continuously improving security controls and technology posture.

The candidate will work across IT and business units, translating risk findings into

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/CS
• 5+ years IT security experience
• Hands-on with security tools (firewalls, IPS, AV, WAF, SIEM, EPP, vulnerability assessment)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Certifications such as Security+, CISM, CREST/OSCP are a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security infrastructure to support the security architecture effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor and analyse security events and incidents, and coordinate responses to security alerts and threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scanning to identify and prioritise security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigate security breaches and implement corrective actions to minimise impact of incidents.
• Monitor KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls, and continuously implement improvement processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and implement robust security measures to protect Bank’s data and infrastructure assets.

Skills

Firewalls

SIEM

WAF

Vuln assessment

Endpoint protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

IPS/IDS

Anti-virus

WAF

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

• Develop and implement security infrastructure to support the security architecture effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor and analyse security events and incidents, and coordinate responses to security alerts and threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scanning to identify and prioritise security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigate security breaches and implement corrective actions to minimise impact of incidents.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls, and continuously implement improvement processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and implement robust security measures to protect Bank’s data and infrastructure assets.
• Assess and improve the Bank’s security posture through proactive security measures, process enhancements and technology upgrade.

Requirements

• A recognized Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Security roles, with a proven track record of implementing and managing security solutions in a complex IT environment
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles with hands‑on experience on security tools e.g. firewalls, intrusion prevention system, anti‑virus, web application firewall, SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and recommend effective solutions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CREST/OSCP Certifications, or other specific security solutions certification will be an added advantage

What You Can Get

Our integrated suite of wellbeing programmes designed to enhance the employees' quality of life and welfare include the provision of:

• Fair and competitive remuneration
• Low interest/interest free staff housing loans/vehicle loans/special loans
• Attractive annual leave scheme, extended maternity leave, sabbatical leave, examination leave etc.
• Insurance coverage and attractive retirement schemes
• Performance-based reward system
• Opportunities for career advancement based on merit