Senior Analyst, Information Security Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Analyst for Information Security Engineering in Kuala Lumpur. The position requires 3-5 years of experience in Network Security and a degree in Information Technology. Key responsibilities include executing network security initiatives, supporting security controls, and coaching junior members. Proficiency in networking products such as Checkpoint and Palo Alto is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in areas relating to Network Security.
• Hands-on experience in implementing or managing networking products.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and execute Network Security initiatives or projects.
• Provide Level 2 or 3 support on Network Security Controls.
• Prepare network security control metrics for management reporting.
• Coach junior team members.

Skills

Network Security

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

Zscaler

Skybox

Job description

Senior Analyst, Information Security Engineering

FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan‑Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 34 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD's customer‑led and tech‑enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy‑to‑understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest‑growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.

FWD Technology and Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., known as FWD TIM, was established in late 2019. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, FWD TIM serves as a pivotal shared service location within FWD Group, providing services to multiple markets across the Group. FWD TIM houses a diverse and talented workforce focused on essential business and technology services such as information security, cloud operations, IT solutions delivery, digital and data, actuarial, finance, investments, and customer service, among many others. FWD TIM is dedicated to driving and delivering operational excellence and efficiency, fostering innovation and ensuring regulatory compliance across all business functions as well as maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

For more information, please visit www.fwd.com

Purpose

• Communicate, implement and execute any Network Security Initiatives or Projects
• Work closely with Group InfoSec and business units to provide Level 2 or 3 support on any FWD Network Security Controls
• Act as single point-of-contact to assigned business units for any queries in relation to these network security controls
• Conduct investigation and escalation on any discrepancies in the security control deviation
• Support the team in the complex integration and incident matters

Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate and guide the implementation of new network security controls for assigned markets
• Coordinate the collection and generation of logs for issue resolution
• Prepare network security control metrics for management reporting
• Perform periodical and ad‑hoc network data analytics for security controls improvement
• Support and participate in any project initiatives for remediation, service improvement and/or cost‑savings
• Proactively identify, plan and execute improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of reporting processes and tools
• Coach junior team members

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of the reports and timely submission
• Support the Network and Cloud Security Lead and Head of Security Engineering in continuous uplift of deliverables
• Ensure operations and management of services are delivered within agreed SLAs across FWD group and business units
• Meet the objectives of the role within the defined timelines
• Provide continuous support and consultation with regards to deliverables across FWD Group and Business Units
• Conduct periodic review assessments on existing controls and processes related to deliverables
• Doing things right, creating synergies for the overall FWD goals and objectives, along with a people‑first approach

External & Internal Contacts

• Group Head of Information Security Engineering
• Group IT and IT Security Teams
• Business Units Technology Teams
• Vendors and/or Service Providers

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in areas relating to Network Security
• Degree in Information Technology or an equivalent discipline

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Hands‑on experience in implementing or managing networking products such as Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Skybox
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure and accustomed to tight deadlines
• Team‑oriented, collaborative, agile, and able to adapt to changes
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills
• Good written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively

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