Information Security Officer

TransUnion; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking an Information Security Officer to support its Asia Pacific region from Manila. You will plan and maintain security controls, respond to threats, and drive security initiatives with cross-functional teams across Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit.

The role emphasizes vulnerability management, secure software practices, and risk assessments, in a fast-paced, data-sensitive environment with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Information Security or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Professional security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting security technologies and security operations
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, application security, DLP, IDS/IPS, content filtering, file integrity monitoring, and incident response
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls and processes
• Understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS, and SSAE18
• Experience conducting security reviews, assessments, and audits
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts
• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and TCP/IP networking environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and maintain information security controls and safeguards
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents
• Support vulnerability management activities and penetration testing initiatives
• Facilitate secure software development practices and application security assessments
• Deliver security awareness and education programs across the organization
• Develop and report security metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and KRIs
• Partner with teams across Technology, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Product, and Internal Audit to support security initiatives
• Respond to client and prospect security questionnaires and assessments
• Conduct internal security reviews and compliance assessments
• Support third-party risk management by performing security assessments of vendors and business partners
• Collaborate with external auditors during security and compliance reviews

Skills

Experience in InfoSec

Vulnerability management

DLP

IDS/IPS

Content filtering

File integrity monitoring

Incident response

Security controls design

ISO 27001/27002

PCI DSS

SSAE18

Identity and access management

Cloud security

Windows/Linux networking

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Professional security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

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Team Overview

At TransUnion, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where curiosity is encouraged and new ideas are welcomed. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference. As a global information and insights company, we help businesses and consumers make informed decisions. Protecting information is fundamental to everything we do, and our Information Security team plays a critical role in safeguarding our people, customers, and business. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• 2-4 years of experience in Information Security or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Professional security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting security technologies and security operations
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, application security, DLP, IDS/IPS, content filtering, file integrity monitoring, and incident response
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls and processes
• Understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS, and SSAE18
• Experience conducting security reviews, assessments, and audits
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts
• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and TCP/IP networking environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Required Knowledge And Experiences Impact

You'll Make As an Information Security Officer supporting TransUnion's Asia Pacific region, you will help strengthen our security posture by partnering with local and global teams to protect critical business and customer information.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, implement, and maintain information security controls and safeguards
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents
• Support vulnerability management activities and penetration testing initiatives
• Facilitate secure software development practices and application security assessments
• Deliver security awareness and education programs across the organization
• Develop and report security metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and KRIs
• Partner with teams across Technology, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Product, and Internal Audit to support security initiatives
• Respond to client and prospect security questionnaires and assessments
• Conduct internal security reviews and compliance assessments
• Support third-party risk management by performing security assessments of vendors and business partners
• Collaborate with external auditors during security and compliance reviews

We'd Love To See

• Experience supporting regional or global security programs
• Exposure to third-party risk management and vendor security assessments
• Experience working within regulated environments or highly data-sensitive industries
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging cybersecurity trends

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Analyst, InfoSec Risk Management & Governance

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TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.