System Engineer (Contract)

Experian; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Inclusive paid leave

People-first and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Experian Malaysia is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support project teams by resolving technical security issues and ensuring alignment with security policies. You will report to the Security Operations Manager and play a key role in maintaining secure project environments.

You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, implement practical, risk-based security controls, and stay ahead of threats. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with both remote and on-site days, in a

Qualifications

• At least three years of information security experience across UNIX, Windows and Linux, and network environments.
• Experience assessing and managing information security risks, including vulnerability testing and incident response.
• Experience designing and implementing security architectures and technologies for transactional websites.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and NIST with applying relevant controls.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams, partners and vendors to implement security controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to resolve security-related technical challenges.
• Identify security issues arising during project execution.
• Develop and implement risk-based solutions to unblock activities.
• Advise on security best practices and ensure policy understanding.
• Work with partners to balance security with operational needs.
• Maintain knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations relevant to the project environment.

Skills

InfoSec experience

Risk assessment

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Job description

• Schedule: Full Time

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• At least three years of information security experience across UNIX, Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as IP intranet and internet security environments.
• Experience assessing and managing information security risks, including security process reviews, vulnerability testing, operating-system hardening, data classification, regulatory compliance and incident response.
• Experience designing and implementing security architecture, policies and technologies for transactional websites, including firewalls, intrusion detection, web application firewalls, VPNs, endpoint response, password-management systems and web proxies.
• Knowledge of information security standards and practices, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and NIST, with experience monitoring developments in security technologies and applying relevant controls.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams, business partners and vendors to design security controls, implement security reporting processes, and support security compliance during tenders and audits.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

• Hybrid work arrangement: You will divide your time between working remotely and working from the office. You will work from the office at least two days per week. You and your manager will agree on your office days, taking business and client needs into consideration.
• Inclusive paid leave
• People-first and inclusive workplace