Senior Information Security Architect & Risk Advisor

Singtel Group; Kampung Kual; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead independent security architecture and risk assurance across technology initiatives. You will identify information security risks early, assess them consistently and ensure they are managed effectively throughout the system lifecycle.

You will act as a trusted security risk and architecture advisor to Singtel IT, Telco Networks and Enterprise stakeholders, supporting secure and timely delivery while

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in IT/CS/Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in security assessment, cybersecurity or related IT roles.
• Experience in systems security, network security, identity and access management or virtualization security.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive information security risk assessments for new and existing systems, applications, infrastructure changes and third‑party engagements.
• Assess design documents, architecture diagrams and technical controls to confirm technology risks are identified and mitigated before go‑live.
• Articulate and document residual risks, define compensating controls and support risk acceptance where required.
• Conduct project security reviews and provide security sign‑off within delegated authority.
• Review and validate security control designs across IT infrastructure, cloud environments, network security, IAM, data protection and app security.
• Apply Zero Trust principles to evaluate design decisions and mitigate risks.
• Define, review and promote secure architecture and security design patterns for scalable controls.
• Validate systems against security baselines, identify gaps and recommend remediation.
• Conduct threat modelling for critical systems and provide risk advisory to IT and business stakeholders.
• Translate security issues into business implications to support informed decisions.
• Guide teams on security requirements and controls.
• Ensure initiatives comply with internal policies and governance; drive continuous improvement of risk assessment frameworks.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Threat modelling

Security architecture

Zero Trust

Governance

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Security certifications

Education

Degree or Diploma in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Singtel Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead independent security architecture and risk assurance across technology initiatives. You will identify information security risks early, assess them consistently and ensure they are managed effectively throughout the system lifecycle.

You will act as a trusted security risk and architecture advisor to Singtel IT, Telco Networks and Enterprise stakeholders, supporting secure and timely delivery while