IT Compliance and Audit Management Senior Analyst

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian government agency is seeking a qualified candidate to lead digital assurance within their IT compliance team. The ideal applicant will possess strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 6-9 years of relevant experience in IT audit or compliance. The role involves strategizing, leading teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the agency's operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen required.
• 6-9 years of experience in IT compliance, IT Audit, or related field.
• Professional certifications in audit such as CISA, CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to perform digital assurance.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls.
• Conduct digital assurance of network infrastructure.

Skills

IT compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Cybersecurity

Tools

Automated audit tools

Data analytics

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position will report to the Head of Security Compliance & Audit Management Section and will function under the Digital Assurance Unit. Identify, evaluate and assess the internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and operational integrity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize and lead a team to perform digital assurance in accordance with the defined plan
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls and security protocols.
• Assess the adequacy of IT risk management and governance processes.
• Conduct digital assurance of network infrastructure, databases, operating systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications.
• Review access controls, change management procedures, and data backup/recovery systems.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, highlighting key observations, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop and monitor corrective action plans.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Malaysian citizen.
• Pass Malay Language including oral test at SPM level.
• Possess a Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology, Cybersecurity or equivalent qualification from accredited higher learning institutions.
• Professional certifications in audit such as CISA, CIA.
• 6-9 year of experience in IT compliance, IT Audit, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies and regulatory standards such as Cyber Security Act 2024, PDPA 2024, BNM CRMA, NIST, RMIT, COBIT 2019, COSO, CIS, ISO27001 and etc.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with technical, cybersecurity, application concepts and cloud platforms.
• Experience with automated audit tools and data analytics. Knowledge of scripting or programming languages is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, ISMS Lead Auditor, or similar are preferred.

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of advertisement.