Linux/Unix Security Engineer, GIS

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

Job summary

UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Linux/UNIX security controls within the bank's infrastructure. The role focuses on hardening, access control, and privileged account management to protect critical systems.

The ideal candidate will perform security audits, manage CyberArk vaults, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant security practices. On-call support may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux/UNIX security design and operations.
• Knowledge of security standards and hardening practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy and maintain the bank's Linux/UNIX security controls.
• Handle change requests for Linux/UNIX systems and hardening compliance.
• Perform Linux/UNIX server takeover processes and verify security hardening.
• Audit extraction and documentation of security standards and access controls.
• Manage privileged accounts and access control matrices; assist with CyberArk vaults.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure secure operations.
• Support on-call duties and resolve routine and complex issues with minimal guidance.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Security auditing

Access control

On-call support

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security

Job description

Company: 6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

About UOBUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. UOB's purpose is to build the future of ASEAN. Our purpose guides The UOB Way - that defines our unique culture and belief system, anchored on our values of being Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed, and our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust.

About The Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank's growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

• The Security Engineer will support the day-to-day operations and development of the bank security suite of products with key objective in designing, developing, deploying, maintaining and enhancing the Bank's infrastructure security capabilities specifically for Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Handle change requests for Linux/UNIX systems.
• Perform Linux/UNIX server takeover process and security hardening compliance verification processes.
• Support rectification of security hardening failures for Linux/UNIX servers in accordance with the established Bank's Security Standards.
• Carry out rectification of password change failures for privileged accounts.
• Perform audit extraction and review for Linux/UNIX systems. - Write documentation (Security Standards, Access Control Baseline, Processes).
• Responsible for Linux/UNIX security hardening in accordance with the established Bank's Security Standards.
• Perform Linux/UNIX server takeover process and security hardening compliance verification processes.
• Assess the security access control for bank-wide Linux/UNIX servers by performing pre-production compliance checking.
• Periodically conducting user access review for systems and applications. Provide technical expertise in the area of Linux/UNIX security matters and work closely with Application Development team to establish and develop application access control matrix.
• Granting and assignment of access privileges based on the approved access control matrix for Linux/UNIX platform.
• Troubleshoot access and privilege issues. Identify and rectify issues, as well as proper escalation to management.
• Provide appropriate technical guidance and advisory on Linux/UNIX platform security matters.
• Implementation and administration of System Access Control using SUDO on Linux/UNIX platform.
• Responsible for Linux/UNIX privileged IDs lifecycle (On-boarding to CyberArk Password Vault, rectification of privileged IDs password change failures, and decommissioning of privileged IDs).
• Develop and establish access control baseline, processes and procedures to ensure open system environment is properly and accurately secure in accordance with the regulatory, bank and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of internal teams and third-party service providers/vendors
• Capable of managing a variety of priorities and deliverables in an operational, interrupt driven environment with minimal guidance or supervision
• Resolve standard/routine issues with no guidance and complex/unusual issues with minimal guidance.
• Willingness to perform on-call duties as and when required.

Job Requirements

Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution

Professional security related qualification (e.g., SANS, CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) will be favourable although not mandatory Technical Skills: Ov