Senior Manager, Group Information Security Engineering (Endpoint

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🌟 Hiring: Senior Manager, Group Information Security Engineering (Endpoint) – Malaysia (Client Location) | New Era Technology 🌟

Client Location: KL, MalaysiaCompany: New Era Technology – www.neweratech.comWork Type: Full-Time

Employment: Permanent

🚀 About the Role:

New Era Technology is looking for experienced Senior Manager, Group Information Security Engineering (Endpoint) to be deployed at our prestigious client in Malaysia at their KL office.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

• Drive IT Security Engineering function as a SME for Group and all Business Units (10 Business Units) in Asia Pacific.
• Define and partner with stakeholders in a multi-disciplined team structure, designing and implementing cloud security solutions to provide coverage across a variety of projects
• Lead stakeholders’ and vendors engagements and providing subject matter expertise to Business Units and engagement teams
• Develop deep working relationships with senior executives across engagement teams.
• Responsible and execute large-scale project deliveries
• Manage teams and mentor junior resources
• Oversee infrastructure and microservices security architecture (inclusive of: container security architecture, data security architecture, network security architecture and operational security architecture).
• Review the infrastructure & microservices design against different security regulatory, industry and internal standards such as PCI DSS and CSA Containers' security guidelines and identifying the necessary security architecture requirements for the same.
• Review the infrastructure & microservices network and data architecture and identifying the necessary security architecture requirements for the same.
• Ensure that final design addresses identified threats and countermeasures during threat modelling
• Build knowledge capital through research and development and leveraging industry insights to deliver best of breed expertise to stakeholders.
• Lead the growth of cloud security practice across business units, project team and other stakeholders
• Drive IT Security Engineering Initiatives and Projects definition and implementation, selection of solutions and architecture, as well as define operations framework and its continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Managing and engineering endpoint protection solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and CrowdStrike Falcon
• Develop and enforce endpoint hardening standards, ensuring secure configurations are rolled out and maintained throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Align endpoint security initiatives with the broader Information Security strategic roadmap.
• Automate security operations using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, KQL) to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Manage and maintain configuration scanning policies to ensure endpoints and servers adhere to security baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, internal hardening standards).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver endpoint security programs on time and within budget.
• Manage device control policies and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Support integration and policy enforcement through platforms like Microsoft Intune.
• Drive the successful delivery of network security projects, ensuring alignment with the Group Information Security strategies and business objectives.
• Drive awareness and support to Group IT Security, Group IT and Business Units IT, to understand the IT Security Solutions and Processes, as well as their implications across the organization.
• Drive IT Security Engineering Initiatives and Projects definition and implementation, selection of solutions and architecture, as well as define operations framework and its continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Business Units to ensure consistent execution of security initiatives.
• Partner with the Head of IT Security Engineering and Group CISO, through tracking and reporting function, to ensure regular updates to management on the IT Security Engineering Program and risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance the security infrastructure.

🎓 Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years working experience in IT Security Management role, preferably in Financial Services.
• Proven track record in delivering endpoint security projects and managing enterprise-grade solutions.
• Regional experience in IT Security Technical or Engineering roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent discipline.
• Technical experience in Identify, Protect, Detect, Response or Recover areas.
• Good understanding of cloud environments and familiarity with how networks work in cloud environments

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Possess relevant Information security and cloud related certifications. Relevant certification such as CISSP is a plus
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools to streamline security operations.
• Proven track records in designing and implementing endpoint security solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and influential skills to enable the implementation and enforcement of the IT Security Engineering program.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• On Time on Budget delivery of key IT Security Engineering Program uplifts or deployments, aligned with Group IT Security roadmap.
• Support the Head of IT Security Engineering in continuous uplift of the IT Security Engineering program.
• Ensure IT Security Engineering Program across Business Units is carried out in alignment with the business objectives and defined IT Security Plan timelines.
• Group IT Security Engineering Security Framework implementation and controls are delivered in a cost-effective way using processes and resources (including people and technologies) aligned with the business goals.
• Group IT Security Engineering support and governance are provided for all Business Units.
• IT Security Engineering Program awareness is conducted when necessary.
• Doing things right, creating synergies for the overall goals and objectives, along with a people first approach.

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Head of IT Security Engineering
• Group CISO
• Business Units IT Security Teams
• Group and Business Units Chief of Technology and Operations
• Group and Business Units IT & Operations
• Group and Business Units Internal Audit
• External Auditors
• Vendors and/or Service Providers

👤 Preferred Candidate:

• Nationality: Malaysians preferred.
• Availability: Candidates who can join max in 30-60 days.

📧 How to Apply:Send your updated resume to Sravani.Karri@neweratech.com with the subject line:“Senior Manager, Group Information Security Engineering (Endpoint) – Malaysia”

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