2022 Information Security Specialist

Sun Life Global Solutions; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance provider in Metro Manila seeks an Information Security Specialist. The role involves managing various aspects of information security, acting as a subject matter expert, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of security concepts and protocols, as well as a collaborative approach to engage with stakeholders. A competitive work environment offers growth opportunities and extensive training programs.

Benefits

Group medical coverage

Vacation and sick leaves

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of cyber security concepts such as threats and risk assessments.
• Sound understanding of cloud architecture and solutions.
• Familiarity with protocols like MPLS, VPN, SSL, and Oauth.

Responsibilities

• Manage different aspects of information security including infrastructure and application security.
• Act as the point of contact for local project teams on new initiatives.
• Conduct security incident investigations and gather information for audits.

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Risk management

Networking protocols

Cloud architecture

Technical security reviews

Tools

IAM

SIEM

OWASP

Job description

About Sun Life

Sun Life Philippines started in 1895, making it the first life insurer before the country’s independence in 1898. The company initially operated through the representation of British trading firm H.J. Andrews and Co.

More than 125 years later, Sun Life Philippines has recorded tremendous growth. In 2019, the Philippine Insurance Commission ranked the company as the top life insurer based on premium income.

Your role

Information Security Specialist will be responsible for managing the different aspects of information security including infrastructure and application security, providing security consulting services, and acting as the subject matter expert (SME) to assigned lines of business within Sun Life. As part of these responsibilities, the Information Security Manager will interact on a regular basis with the Asia Information Security team, different stakeholders of Sun Life business groups, Enterprise Services, external vendors, and various internal departments for managing the information security.

Represent local Information Security in Asia InfoSec Council

• First information security point of contact for local project teams on new project initiatives
• Coordination and implementation of project tasks for Global InfoSec initiatives.
• Security incident coordination and investigation for Philippine incidents.
• Gathering of information to support audit and compliance.
• Ensuring user compliance to corporate security, and directives especially on operations.
• Able to present to leadership
• Evaluate the implementation of security products for network architecture, work method, and procedures to make the environment more effective and to strengthen security measures
• Review solutions, recommendations, and risk documentation to minimize the risk of implementation of recommended products, applications, and infrastructure.
• Participates as the Information Security representative in the Sun Life IT Architecture and similar reviews for business groups to ensure required security controls are present in systems, applications, and processes
• Align with the business requirement, help the business achieves objectives while ensuring information security risk is managed to an acceptable level within risk appetite.
• Participate in cyber security awareness, engaging with different stakeholders, and functions to deliver sustainable cyber security solutions.
• Ensure adherence to global compliance and internal controls
• Manage and coordinate the security risks identified from information security risk assessments and bring them to closure:

Provides security consulting services to the Philippines location of, and peers within Enterprise Services:

• Provides support to Sun Life business group by suggesting ways to improve security by implementing security controls
• Provide support in technical security reviews of the network, vendor solution, web applications, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, API security, etc.

Training, development & rotations

At Sun LifePhilippines they highly encourage and support your development in order to strengthen your personal and professional competencies. Whether you are just starting your career with Sun Life Philippines or are already a seasoned professional, they offer competency-based programs that fit your needs, keep you challenged, and cultivate your full potential so you can achieve your business and career goals.

At Sun Life Philippines, the range and diversity of positions available are wide and vast. Whether you’re just starting out on the corporate ladder or at the peak of your career, there is a niche for you waiting to be carved.

Compensation & benefits

• Group medical coverage
• Vacation and sick leaves
• Various employee loan programs
• Retirement plan
• Group life insurance
• Opportunities to purchase the company's insurance and wealth management products

Career progression

Fresh grads should prepare for a challenging work environment at Sun Life Philippines, especially if they want a promotion. A highly competitive workplace can be a good thing for those with the right mindset.

In exchange for excellent performance, Sun Life Philippines rewards qualified employees with extensive learning and training programs. There’s also a chance for them to work overseas given the right circumstances

Company culture

Sun Life Philippines’ culture hinges on people customers and employees alike. It strikes a balance between ‘corporate values and well-rounded life.

As a life insurer, the company values integrity first and foremost. Insiders describe the workplace environment as competitive, but it fosters productivity because it compels people to excel in their fields.

The biggest challenge, however, involves sluggish career growth for fresh grads who join the company. A likely reason: is internal competition. Sun Life Philippines also has a large workforce, so new hires should be assertive and embody the company’s values to stand out.

About you

In depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attack, threat vectors, risk assessments, risk management , networking protocols, technologies and standards such as MPLS, VPN, SSL, SSO , Oauth, Federated Authentication mechanism, data classification and protection, Advanced threat protection mechanisms, IAM, SIEM, API authentication, OWASP,ISO 27001, NIST etc, Sound understanding of Cloud Architecture and Solutions

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply” button on this page.

Source/s

• sunlife.com.ph
• ph.prosple.com