IT Security Engineer

Bjak

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Hybrid
Competitive
Full-time
Security Engineer

Job Description

Protecting Financial Futures: Join Bjak as an IT Security Engineer

Bjak is revolutionizing access to affordable and sustainable financial services across ASEAN. As Southeast Asia's leading insurance portal (Bjak.com), we empower millions to find the best value and coverage. We're driven by technology – Custom APIs, advanced trading systems, and cutting-edge data science – to democratize financial access.

We thrive on tackling complex regulations and pioneering innovative solutions. We were the first globally to offer simplified, online investment-linked life and health insurance with instant agent access.

We're seeking a passionate and experienced IT Security Engineer to play a critical role in safeguarding our systems, devices, and data from evolving threats. This is a high-impact position reporting directly to senior management, where you'll be instrumental in ensuring our compliance and maintaining the integrity of our technology assets.

Your Mission:
Fortify Our Defenses: Implement and manage security tools and protocols to protect endpoints, systems, and data.
Threat Hunter: Proactively monitor and respond to potential security breaches and vulnerabilities.
Architect Security: Establish security standards, procedures, and policies for robust endpoint and system protection.
Risk Navigator: Conduct security audits and risk assessments to identify and remediate security gaps.
Incident Commander: Lead incident response efforts in the event of data breaches or security incidents.
Compliance Champion: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support investigations and audits.
Security Advocate: Collaborate with IT, operations, and compliance teams to promote and enforce security best practices.
Educate and Empower: Train employees on data protection and cybersecurity awareness, particularly within operational areas.

What You'll Bring:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Experience: 2–3+ years of proven experience in IT security, cybersecurity, or information security roles.
Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise with endpoint protection, firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and security incident management.
Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of data protection laws, security frameworks, and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
Cloud Proficiency: Experience securing cloud environments with GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Audit & Compliance (Bonus): Experience conducting internal audits and interfacing with regulators or compliance bodies is a significant advantage.
Independent and Agile: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Availability: Immediate availability is highly preferred.

Why Bjak?

Impactful Work: Be part of a company shaping the future of fintech.
Challenging Problems: Tackle unique and complex security challenges.
Global Environment: Work in an international setting with a flat organizational structure.
Career Growth: Enjoy exceptional career development opportunities in a rapidly growing company.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a highly practical and results-oriented team.
Continuous Learning: Access free training and development resources to continuously improve your skills.
Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and arrangements.
Hybrid Work: Benefit from our hybrid working model.