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Randstad Malaysia

IT Security Specialist

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Job Description

Why This Role Matters

Our client is a dominant force in the regional financial ecosystem, managing infrastructure where security isn't just a departmentit's the foundation. In this role, you aren't just a user of security tools; you are the architect and the defender. You will be expected to utilise high technical engineering skills to ensure the organization remains bulletproof against a sophisticated threat landscape. Success means moving beyond monitoring to actively hardening the environment and leading the response when it counts.

The Mission

  • Take full ownership of firewall policies, rules, and IDS/IPS tuning to ensure zero-gap protection.
  • Define and implement robust server and operational baselines across the enterprise infrastructure.
  • Direct hands-on management of the SIEM, DLP, and O365 security ecosystems.
  • Translate penetration testing results into hard technical remediation plans.
  • Lead technical security assessments and audits, ensuring all controls exceed strict financial statutory requirements.
  • Spearhead end-to-end incident response, from initial detection to deep-dive root cause analysis.

How You'll Succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in IT related field.
  • You bring 8-12 years of battle-tested experience in IT Security, ideally within high-stakes sectors like Banking, Insurance, or Fintech
  • Hands-on experience developing security solutions, vulnerability scans & patch management, and leading the response to risk assessments.
  • Experience in conducting security awareness training and maintaining IT security documentation, policies, and procedures.
  • Added Advantage: CISSP, CRISC, CEH, GIAC, GCIH, GWAPT certification

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Job ID: 141060053