System Engineer (Contract)

Experian PLC; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Great compensation

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support project teams in resolving security issues and achieving milestones. You will report to the Security Operations Manager and collaborate across departments to implement risk-based security solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience across UNIX, Windows, and Linux environments, with knowledge of PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and NIST guidance. A hybrid work setup is offered, with a strong emphasis on security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in UNIX/Linux/Windows and IP security environments.
• Experience with information security risk analysis and audits.
• Solid multi‑platform knowledge incl. firewalls, IDS, incident response and hardening.
• Experience architecting security solutions for transactional websites.
• Understanding PCI-DSS, ISO27001 and NIST security practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to resolve security challenges.
• Identify security issues during project execution.
• Develop risk-based, practical solutions to unblock activities.
• Provide advice on security best practices and policies.
• Balance security needs with operational and project requirements with partners.
• Maintain knowledge of threats and mitigation strategies relevant to the project.

Skills

UNIX/Linux/Windows

InfoSec risk analysis

Security architecture

Security standards

Security monitoring

Tools

Imperva WAF

VPN

Endpoint protection

Web proxy

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.

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 Aff…? If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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

• 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.

Additional Information

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days WFO and 3 days WFH
• Experian is an equal opportunities employer

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