Vulnerability Assessment Engineer - Infra Sec Engineering

uobgroup; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to join its security team responsible for the bank's vulnerability management capabilities and related services.

The role involves reducing attack surfaces, developing automation, and coordinating with the Group Security Operations Centre; requires 5–7 years' experience and a degree in engineering, CS, IT or cyber security.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of overall experience.
• 3–5 years in managing and deploying Vulnerability Management services.
• Familiar with Vulnerability Management technologies and industry trends.
• Knowledgeable with Windows/Linux/Unix networking and end-user technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vulnerability management services and operate the bank's security products.
• Manage attack surface reduction and proactive vulnerability handling.
• Communicate advisories to application and infrastructure teams.
• Provide mitigations when fixes are not available.
• Coordinate vulnerability response with Group Security Operations Centre.
• Develop automation and contextual data for reports and dashboards.
• Support audits and regulatory requests.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Attack surface reduction

Automation development

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security

Tools

Windows

Unix

Linux

Networking basics

Job description

Company: 6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd

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.

Job Description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. UOB's purpose is to build the future of ASEAN. Our purpose guides The UOB Way - that defines our unique culture and belief system, anchored on our values of being Honourable , Enterprising, United and Committed, and our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust.

About The Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank's growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

• The Vulnerability Assessment Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of vulnerability management services and day-to-day operations and development of the bank security suite of products with key objective in designing, developing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing the Bank's vulnerability management capabilities
• Manage activities associated with attack surface reduction and proactive management of potential vulnerabilities to the Bank's technology estate
• Ensure timely communication, management and reporting of product vulnerability advisories to application and infrastructure teams including monitoring the lifecycle of product vulnerabilities in conjunction with the Threat Intelligence team
• Provide best practice guidance to application and infrastructure teams on possible mitigating controls in the absence of product fixes for vulnerabilities
• Coordinate (as and when needed) vulnerability response for critical vulnerabilities in conjunction with the Group Security Operations Centre
• Automation development on existing processes and develop contextual data sets, reports, and dashboards to provide management, risk and service insights
• Product research and define requirements for new projects, perform product evaluation and technical Proof of Concept
• Provide support for all Audit and Regulatory requests
• Communicate effectively with a variety of internal teams and third-party service providers/vendors for the delivery of Vulnerability Management services/solutions.
• Capable of managing a variety of priorities and deliverables in an operational, interrupt driven environment with minimal guidance or supervision
• Work with internal technical teams and engineers in the prioritization and interpretation of attack surface reduction activities including providing guidance on countermeasures as mitigating controls
• Available to respond to any requests and assist with troubleshooting activities of vulnerability management solutions along with proper documentation
• Resolve standard/routine issues with no guidance and complex/unusual issues with minimal guidance

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution - Professional security related qualification (e.g., SANS, CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) will be favourable although not mandatory
• Overall experience 5 - 7 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in managing and deploying Vulnerability Management services and technologies
• Knowledgeable with the variety of Vulnerability Management technologies and familiar with the industry trends and best practices
• Knowledgeable with open systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux), networking technologies (e.g., switches/routers/firewalls), end user technologies (Windows, iOS, Android) in relation to Vulnerability Management
• Knowledgeable wit