Information Security Specialist 2016

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Information Security Specialist to support remediation of security findings and strengthen the organization's security posture. You will review risks, implement corrective actions, provide practical security guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues, while improving security processes and controls.

Strong knowledge of information security controls, risk management, and industry frameworks

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of information security controls, risks, and threat vectors.
• Experience with security assessments against ISO 27001 or NIST CSF.
• Ability to provide practical security guidance to remediate issues.
• Strong analytical skills and fast learner.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Review and remediate risk exceptions identified through internal risk management processes.
• Address security findings from IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) security assessments.
• Analyze security risks and recommend remediation strategies.
• Provide expert advice on security best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders for timely resolution of security issues.
• Support continuous improvement of security processes and controls.

Skills

Security controls

Risk assessment

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Practical guidance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the job Information Security Specialist 2016

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Information Security Specialist to support the remediation of security and risk findings and strengthen the organizations security posture. The role focuses on reviewing identified risks, implementing corrective actions, and providing guidance to prevent future security issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and remediate risk exceptions identified through internal risk management processes


• Address security findings documented through IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) security assessments.

Analyze security risks and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.

Provide expert advice on security best practices to mitigate or prevent vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of security issues.

Support continuous improvement of security processes and controls.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of information security controls, risks, and threat vectors.

Experience performing security assessments against industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or similar standards.

Ability to provide practical security guidance to remediate and prevent security issues.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand new processes and tools.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Good command of English

both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in enterprise security governance, risk, and compliance environments.

Ability to adapt quickly in complex enterprise environments and learn new security tools and processes efficiently.