Security Operations Specialist

AXA; Puchong; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Security Operations Specialist in Puchong, Malaysia. You will manage vulnerabilities in infrastructure and application security, identify critical risks, and provide technical advice to teams for effective remediation. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in Vulnerability Management and a degree in IT or Computer Science, along with relevant cybersecurity certifications. Join us to shape the future of security operations and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in Vulnerability Management & Application Security.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GWEB, CEH) are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability assessments and infrastructure security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in vulnerability management.
• Identify and prioritize critical vulnerabilities for remediation.
• Coordinate with security and IT teams on identified vulnerabilities.
• Analyze datasets to produce remediation recommendations.
• Provide technical advisory for effective vulnerability remediation.
• Track and document vulnerabilities and follow up on remediation.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Application Security

Threat Assessment

Patch Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

BurpSuite

Checkmarx

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution. We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary. At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

About the job

Job purpose

As a Security Operations Specialist, your main objective is to involve in Vulnerability Assessment and Management.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on vulnerability management in infrastructure & application security domain.
• Identify and prioritize active critical vulnerabilities for remediation based on risk-based approach and/or business risk appetite.
• Coordinate with local Entity Security team, and IT team for identified vulnerabilities, detected through vulnerability management process.
• Analyzing structured and unstructured datasets from various sources to analyses vulnerabilities and produce remediation recommendations.
• Provide technical advisory to IT Production and/or Application Teams to effectively remediate vulnerabilities.
• Recommend compensatory measures when remediation is not possible and ensure that the risk acceptance process is followed accordingly.
• Track, follow up and document the status of all vulnerabilities and updates in the registry.
• Ensure timely follow up for remediation of vulnerabilities and assess the risk impact according to internal risk methodologies and framework.
• Assist in investigation of security issues by reviewing results from relevant alerts and other vulnerability identification method (vulnerability scanning, web apps security testing, etc.)

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills

Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science or relevant courses
• Between 2 - 3 years of professional experience in Vulnerability Management & Application Security services
• Relevant cybersecurity professional certification is an advantage (i.e., CISSP, GWEB, CEH, etc.)

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of vulnerability assessments and infrastructure security reviews for servers, web apps, and network devices.
• Solid technical understanding of threat and vulnerability assessment activities, processes, and systems.
• Strong knowledge of patch management, network security, server system administration, and system hardening.
• Knowledge relevant Cyber Security product such as Qualys, Tenable, BurpSuite, Checkmarx, etc.
• In depth knowledge of applying security controls to operational technology services.
• Proficient in reporting tool (i.e., MS Office, Power BI, etc.)
• Excellent writing and presentation skills are required in order to communicate findings and status
• Detail oriented, organized, methodical, follow up skills with an analytical thought process
• Innovative and efficiency focused
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.