Head of Defense Management | Kuala Lumpur, MY

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Network Security Manager to enhance its security infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the advisory and management of critical security systems, ensuring a robust defense against cyber threats. Your expertise will guide the development of security architecture and compliance with industry standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and diversity, where your contributions will have a significant impact on safeguarding financial assets and customer trust. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment that champions professional development and lifelong learning.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Training and Development Programs

Employee Discounts

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT Network Security with supervisory experience.
• Expertise in managing security infrastructure and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Manage security infrastructure and provide advisory on security solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for incident response and vulnerability management.

Skills

Network Security Management

Firewall Configuration

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT

Higher Diploma in Computer Science/IT

Tools

FireEye

Network Access Control

Web Application Firewall

VPN Technologies

Job description

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us...

Job Purpose Summary:
Providing direction, approach and support towards areas of network security (Firewall, IPS, Mail Gateway, Proxy, VPN, WIFI security, Web Application Firewall, FireEye, Network Access Control etc) for the Hong Leong Financial Group under Group IT Security Shared Services.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Infrastructure Management & Advisory:

• Responsible for Advisory on security infrastructure such as Firewall, Network Intrusion Prevention Systems, Mail Gateway, Internet Proxy, VPN, WIFI security, Web Application Firewall, FireEye, Network Access Control etc.
• Responsible for managing and applying patches/firmware upgrades to network security devices, in line with Patch Management Forum.
• Assist and evaluate new security product until deployment.
• Assist in formulating network security architecture, and identifying suitable solutions to improve security posture.
• Recommend and implement security architecture for Banking Group of companies.

2. Operational Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise and coordinate activities with the Security Operations and stakeholders.
• Assist in troubleshooting and incident response and guiding the teams.
• Assist to coordinate vulnerability management program, both internally and with external vendors.
• Support group wide IT Security requirement.

3. Security Team & Program Management:

• Support and Manage VAPT Team.
• Support and Manage PAM Team.
• Support and Manage Data Security Team.
• Manage and drive Internal and external Audit for Security Team and Ensuring Zero high Findings.
• Manage the RCSA, Audit and Compliance for Cyber Security / BNM and Internal Audit.
• Manage and Drive Security Department project.
• Assist to handle assigned projects until sign-off.

4. Reporting & Communication:

• Responsible for preparing management updates for network security and Level 2 SOC for internal/external forums.
• Prepare reporting for Senior Management on Cyber Security incidents/Updates.

Jobholder Requirements

• Degree/Higher Diploma in Computer Science/IT
• More than 10 years of supervisory and managerial experience in IT Network Security, architecting/managing/deploying Network Security infrastructure

Certification/Licensing Requirements

• Certified CRISC (Certified Risk Information Systems Control) by ISACA
• Certified CHFI (Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator) by EC-Council
• Certified ECSA/LPT (Certified Security Analyst) by EC-Council
• Certified CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) by EC-Council
• Certified CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) by (ISC)2
• Certified CISA (Certified Information System Auditor) by ISACA
• Certified CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) by ISACA

What's next:

• Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for an interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

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