Information Protection Specialist

Wilhelmsen group; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

Wilhelmsen group seeks an Information Protection Specialist to protect sensitive information and enable secure collaboration across a global organisation. The role partners with business, security and technology teams to implement controls and data-classification practices while enabling innovative AI-enabled security.

The successful candidate will drive risk-based protection, support governance initiatives and advise on secure usage of collaboration tools across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or IT security.
• Knowledge of information classification and handling practices.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, incident investigation and response processes.
• Understanding of IAM principles and access controls.
• Experience with cloud-based productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Microsoft certifications are expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate information protection controls.
• Assist with data classification and handling initiatives.
• Reduce risk of improper sharing or handling of sensitive information.
• Investigate information protection events and follow up accordingly.
• Improve data governance and information management processes.
• Support secure collaboration and AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Gather requirements from business users and provide guidance.
• Participate in security initiatives and projects.
• Prepare reporting, metrics, and documentation.
• Contribute to compliance, assurance and audit activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Data Protection

Data Governance

IT Operations

Cloud Services

Endpoint Management

Risk & Compliance

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Identity & Access Mgmt

Microsoft Security

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience andcost-efficient business support services

Job title

Information Protection Specialist

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an Information Protection Specialist to support the protection of sensitive information and the secure use of collaboration technologies across a global organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business, security, and technology stakeholders to implement and operate effective information protection controls that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.

This role is well-suited to an individual with a strong interest in information security, data protection, and emerging AI-related security capabilities, who can apply a practical and risk-based approach to delivering secure and business-aligned solutions.

What you will work on

• Support the implementation and operation of information protection controls.
• Assist with data classification and information handling initiatives.
• Help reduce the risk of sensitive information being shared or handled inappropriately.
• Investigate and analyze potential information protection events and support appropriate follow-up.
• Contribute to improvements in data governance and information management processes.
• Support secure collaboration and the responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.
• Work with business users to understand requirements and provide practical guidance.
• Participate in security initiatives, improvement activities and technology projects.
• Prepare reporting, metrics, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to compliance, assurance and audit activities.

Qualifications you have for this role

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Cybersecurity or Information Security
  • Data Protection, Privacy, or Data Governance
  • Information Management or Records Management
  • IT Operations, Cloud Services, or Endpoint Management
  • Risk, Compliance, Assurance, or Audit
  • Security Monitoring, Incident Investigation, or Incident Response
• Working knowledge of information classification and information handling practices.
• Understanding of data protection and information security controls.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, incident investigation, and response processes.
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles.
• Experience with cloud-based productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privacy, compliance, and information lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of AI security and governance principles.
• Experience in a global or complex organisational environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance solutions
• Relevant security certifications

What we offer

• International work environment and culture.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement after probation.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.