System Engineer (Contract)

Experian; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian Malaysia is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support project teams by resolving technical security issues and ensuring milestones are met. You will report to the Security Operations Manager and work with partners to balance security with project needs.

Responsibilities include identifying security issues during execution, developing practical risk-based mitigations, and advising on security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years across UNIX/Windows/Linux and IP security environments.
• Experience in information security risk analysis and system activity reviews.
• Solid multi-platform knowledge including firewalls, IDS, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, OS hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.
• Experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies for transactional websites.
• Understanding of PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST and related standards.
• Knowledge of Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Security, Password Management, and web proxy.
• Ability to liaise with business, partners and vendors during tenders/audits for security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to resolve security-related technical challenges and unblock milestones.
• Identify security issues arising during project execution.
• Develop and implement practical, risk-based solutions to remove security blockers.
• Provide advice on security best practices and ensure policy understanding.
• Balance security requirements with operational and project needs with partners.
• Stay updated on latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations relevant to the project environment.

Skills

UNIX/Windows/Linux

Security risk analysis

Multi-platform knowledge

Security architecture

Compliance standards

Vendor liaison

Tools

Imperva WAF

Firewall

IDS

VPN

Web proxy

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Cyber Security Specialist plays a critical role in supporting project teams to achieve main milestones by resolving technical security issues that may impede progress. You will report to Security Operations Manager

What You'll Do

• You will collaborate with project teams to help achieve project milestones by resolving security-related technical challenges.
• Identify security issues that arise during project execution.
• Develop and implement practical, risk-based solutions to unblock project activities impacted by security constraints.
• Provide advice on security best practices and ensure understanding of organizational policies.
• Work with partners to balance security requirements with operational and project needs.
• Maintain knowledge of latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies relevant to the project environment.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in several operating system environments, including UNIX, Windows, and Linux and IP intranet/Internet security environments.
• Demonstrated ability around information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews for information security processes.
• Solid multi-platform knowledge. Experience in UNIX, Windows, Linux, and IP intranet/Internet security environments including: firewalls, intrusion detection, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.
• Demonstrable experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies relating to transactional web sites.
• Understanding of industry security best practices such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST etc.
• Ability to monitor advancements in information security technologies which include Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Response, Password Management System, and web proxy.
• Ability to work with other departments, design security components for strategic processes, and supervising the development and implementation of required security reporting devices and processes at all levels.
• Ability to liaise with Business, Business partners and Vendors during Tenders\Audits to ensure Security compliance for all IT / Business system.