Cybersecurity Architect 4

Experience : 4–6 years

Duration : 6 months (Contract)

Location : On-site @ Kwasa Damansara

Industry : Fund Management & Retirement

Schedule : Must be available for OT and / or weekend work

Key Responsibilities :

1.

Support Strategic Cybersecurity Initiatives

Assist the Manager of Security Technology & Project Delivery in driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with KWSP's strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.

2.

Design and Implement Security Architectures

Develop, recommend, and implement secure architecture frameworks and technologies that support evolving business needs while addressing emerging cyber threats and industry best practices.

3.

Lead Full Lifecycle Security Architecture

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of security architecture initiatives — from strategic planning, requirements gathering, and solution design to secure implementation and smooth operational handover — embedding security requirements at every stage.

4.

Align Security with Enterprise Strategy

Translate business and digital transformation strategies into practical and actionable security architecture blueprints, ensuring alignment with KWSP's future-state architecture, risk posture, and compliance mandates.

5.

Ensure Technical Consistency and Compliance

Validate that all security architecture components and project implementations adhere to approved technical standards, architectural principles, and enterprise platforms — promoting reuse, consistency, and secure-by-design outcomes.

6.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure and application teams, and third-party vendors to co-create secure solutions that integrate seamlessly across environments and adhere to cybersecurity governance policies.

7.

Enable Secure Project Execution

Provide critical architectural support during key project milestones — including go-lives, system transitions, and escalations — ensuring secure and uninterrupted implementation of solutions. Be available for after-hours support as necessary during high-impact activities.

Requirements :

Degree

in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent.

2. 4–6 years

' experience in IT Security project management and implementation.

3. Skilled in designing secure architecture for on-prem, cloud, and hybrid systems using security-by-design principles.

4. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

5. Hands-on experience with security tools / products in large, complex environments.

6. Experienced in selecting security technologies and applying industry best practices.

7. Good knowledge of security frameworks (e.g.,

NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF

).

8. Familiar with Malaysian regulations like

BNM RMiT, PDPA, PCI DSS

9. Able to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors.

10. Proven ability to lead end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives (e.g.,

SIEM, XDR, PAM, Cloud Security

).

• Good multitasking and time management in fast-paced settings.
• Knowledge of cloud security

(AWS / Azure / GCP), IAM, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, Agile.

Excellent communication skills in

English and Bahasa Malaysia

14. Able to report project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

15. Willing to learn, share knowledge, and mentor others.

16. Experience in regulated industries (especially banking / finance) is a plus.