Security Officer, IT Project Management Office (PMO)

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Security Officer for the IT Project Management Office (PMO). This role involves planning, monitoring, and managing security projects, supporting policy enforcement, and coordinating with stakeholders to promote security measures. Candidates should have at least 5 years in project management, knowledge of information security principles, and relevant certifications. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to security training and awareness programs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a PMO role.
• Solid understanding of information security principles and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Basic IT knowledge including networks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage security projects as part of PMO activities.
• Support the development and enforcement of security policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to promote security measures.
• Assist in incident response and prepare incident reports.
• Conduct regular security audits and follow-up activities.
• Create and manage project-related documentation.
• Support security training and awareness programs.

Skills

Project management

Information security principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)

Job description

Security Officer, IT Project Management Office (PMO) (ID: 684831)

Plan, monitor, and manage security projects as part of PMO activities, including risk management and progress tracking.

Support the development and enforcement of security policies and guidelines.

Coordinate and collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to promote security measures.

Assist in incident response and prepare incident reports.

Conduct regular security audits and follow-up activities.

Create and manage project-related documentation.

Support security training and awareness programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage security projects as part of PMO activities, including risk management and progress tracking.
• Support the development and enforcement of security policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to promote security measures.
• Assist in incident response and prepare incident reports.
• Conduct regular security audits and follow-up activities.
• Create and manage project-related documentation.
• Support security training and awareness programs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a PMO role for 5 years.
• Solid understanding of information security principles and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
• Basic IT knowledge (networks, systems, etc.).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Team player who proactively addresses challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Keen interest in the latest trends in cybersecurity.