Executive Officer

CIMB; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking an IT Security specialist to implement security technologies and safeguard sensitive information. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in IT and at least 5 years of experience in IT security. Responsibilities include configuring security tools, providing HSM support, and monitoring internal controls. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills. This position emphases independence and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in IT security may substitute for educational requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a large-scale IT environment with focus on Information Security.

Responsibilities

• Involve in daily IT Security operations, configuring Application and Database Security tools.
• Provide HSM technical support during project implementation.
• Update document policies and procedures for security control requirements.
• Monitor technology and tools for proper configuration and management.
• Ensure appropriate access levels in internal control systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Good knowledge of security best practices and concepts

Basic understanding of UNIX fundamentals

Knowledge in HSM operation and key management

Microsoft Windows/Unix skills and troubleshooting experience

Basic networking knowledge including TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Information System

Job description

Job Purpose

Implementing corporate IT security technology and measures in order to safeguard sensitive information, protect information security assets to support business growth and mitigate reputation and financial loss.

Key Responsibilities

• The position will heavily involve in daily IT Security operations, with main focus in configure and supporting the Application and Database Security tools
• Provide HSM technical support/ Key management during project implementation and BAU.
• Update document policies and procedures pertaining to the security control requirement
• Monitors the technology and tools to ensure they are properly configured and managed.
• Monitors the internal control systems to ensure that appropriate access levels are maintained.

Job Specification

Qualifications

(Basic Degree/Diploma etc)

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Information system; experience may be substituted for educational requirements (5 years minimum)

Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements

• Microsoft or Redhat Operations ceritifications

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a large-scale IT environment with focus on Information Security.

Required Competencies and Skills

Technical/Functional skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good knowledge of security best practices and concepts
• Must have a basic understanding of UNIX fundamentals, standard command knowledge and programming languages. Familiarity with basic system administration tools and processes required.
• Knowledge in HSM operation and key management is a plus
• Experience performing maintenance and administrative tasks within an application.
• Microsoft Windows/Unix skills and troubleshooting experience.
• Basic networking knowledge including TCP/IP, peer-to-peer, RPC, shares, FTP/SFTP, data encryption and packets.
• Understanding of security fundamentals and ability to force standards within each application.
• Ability to create and document instructions so that others can follow them.
• A strong technical aptitude, strong problem solving skills

Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership])

• Highly result oriented and can work independently.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with internal and external parties.
• Good analytical, technical, written and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team
• Strong analytic skills.