VP1, Information Security Architecture & Surveillance, T&O

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia seeks an experienced Security Team Leader to guide their Security Engineering team. The successful candidate will manage security architecture and tools, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role demands strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills in the dynamic environment of UOB.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-15 years of experience in IT security.
• Industry certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, or CISM are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Engineering team and set goals.
• Manage security architecture and provide consultancy.
• Coordinate security tools and manage projects related to security.

Skills

IT security knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

IPS

Firewall

Vulnerability scanner

Forensic tools

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About The Department

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a team leader providing guidance to Security Engineering team and sets goals and assists the team in accomplishing those goals.
• Manage security architecture and provide consultancy to strengthen security design
• Coordinate with the team to manage security tools (IPS, SIEM, VA scan, DLP, AV, ATP)
• Coordinate with project manager to deliver security projects/initiatives and provide technical consultancy
• Coordinate with the vendor to perform maintenance and enhancement activities on security tools.
• Coordinate vulnerability/security posture assessment and track remediation for closure
• Coordinate with vendor to perform Penetration test and track the finding for closure
• Collate and provide evidence/submission requested by various party (risk management/auditor/regulator) to confirm the security policies, processes, guidelines, controls are followed/implemented accordingly
  
  

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or its equivalent.
• Minimum 8-15 years of related working experience. Knowledge of IT security is essential. Industry certifications will be a plus e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CEH, CISM and CISA.
• Highly result oriented and can work independently. Must be a self-reliant team player who is comfortable with managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to build relationship and interact effectively with internal and external parties. Strong engagement skills with stakeholder i.e. business and technology, will be a plus.
• Good analytical, technical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures or standards
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following
• Network Concepts and Security, Encryption/Authentication fundamentals, Access Management, Application Security, Platform (Windows. UNIX/Linux) Security, Database Security
• Hands-on experience in various security tools (e.g. SIEM, IPS, Firewall, Vulnerability scanner tools, APT , XDR , NDR and forensic tools)
• Familiar with security standards and best practice; regulatory requirement such as BNM RMIT, MAS, Paynet, PCI-DSS; Architecture and security of operating system.
  
  

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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