Senior Data Security Engineer – DLP & Encryption

6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) in Malaysia seeks a Senior Security Engineer to lead and support the day-to-day operations of the bank's security products, focusing on data security, DLP, encryption, and key management.

You will coordinate audits, regulatory requests, and incident response with internal teams and vendors, stay abreast of cybersecurity trends, and drive improvements across the security stack in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science / IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution
• Professional qualification in information security, such as CISSP / CISM / CEH, or data Security product certifications will be advantageous.
• 7 to 9 years of relevant experience in managing and deploying Data Security technologies
• Hands‑on experience in implementing and operationalizing data protection solutions (e.g. data classification, labelling, encryption, DLP)
• Proven track record in leading successful DLP projects and implementing data security technologies
• Working experience with other cybersecurity products such as SIEM, threat intelligence, security incident response and forensic investigation, network and endpoint protection would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks including ISO27001 & NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Knowledgeable with the variety of Data Security technologies and familiar with the industry trends and best practices
• Proficiency with open systems (eg. Windows, Unix,Linux), networking technologies (routers/firewalls), end user technologies (Windows, iOS, Android), endpoint management platforms (e.g. MDM) and cloud technologies (eg. AWS, Azure, M365, GCP) in relation to Data Security
• Knowledgeable with cryptographic standards and secure data transmission methodologies
• Willingness to perform on‑call duties as and when required

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations and development of the bank security suite of products
• Design, develop, deploy, maintain and enhance Data Security capabilities (DLP, encryption, key management)
• Manage audits and regulatory requests, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing robust security measures and process enhancements
• Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity trends and integrate innovative approaches into the bank's security strategy

Skills

DLP

Data Security

ISO27001

NIST Framework

SIEM

Threat intel

Incident response

Cryptography

Cloud security

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering/CS/IT/Cyber Security

CISSP/CISM/CEH certs

Tools

SIEM systems

MDM

Cloud security tools

Cryptographic keys management

Job description

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) in Malaysia seeks a Senior Security Engineer to lead and support the day-to-day operations of the bank's security products, focusing on data security, DLP, encryption, and key management.

You will coordinate audits, regulatory requests, and incident response with internal teams and vendors, stay abreast of cybersecurity trends, and drive improvements across the security stack in a fast-paced banking environment.