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Head of IT Security

Head of IT Security

Hong Leong Bank BerhadKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

Manage and lead a team of managers, technical and support staff of IT Security Department in order to secure and control the systems, networks, applications and databases within The Banking Group of companies. This role reports to the CITO.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Group IIT Security Department for IT systems, networks, applications and databases
  • Develop and implement IT Security Strategy plan for Banking Group of companies
  • Propose and seek approval for IT Security budget (Capex and Opex)
  • Develop, maintain and implement IT Security Policy for Banking Group of companies
  • Facilitate IT Risk to ensure effective IT risk identification, mitigation and monitoring
  • Participate in IT projects to provide advice on security and compliance requirements
  • Manage compliance reviews of IT functions to ensure the state of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies and standards
  • Manage the network security review and penetration test exercise
  • Ensure IT audit reports from internal and external auditors are responded and IT audit issues are tracked and rectified within the agreed timeframe
  • Ensure compliance to mandates set out by electronic partners (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX and MEPS)
  • Evaluate and implement proper security tools (SIEM, IDMS, DLP, etc) in order to mitigate the weaknesses in manual security controls as well as to promote an effective and efficient administration
  • Oversees security technology areas like

Firewalls

  • Advanced Persistency Threats
  • Anti DDOS solutions
  • Internet Fraud Solutions
  • Data Loss Protection solutions
  • Dual control of ID and passwords
  • Escalation of user privileges
  • ID management
  • Single sign on
  • Managerial (team / group responsibilities) : Manage & provide leadership to a team of managers, technical & support staffs
  • Decision maker at department level for all IT Security related matters
  • Provide guidance to IT Staff & Business User in complying to regulatory & audit requirement
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / IT
  • More than 10 years of supervisory and managerial experience in IT Security Department
  • Application & Interview

  • What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
  • How many years of experience do you have as a Head of Information Technology Security?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
  • About the Employer

    Banking & Financial Services More than 10,000 employees

    We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

    We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

    Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

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