Sobre esta vaga de Security Architect na Hong Leong Bank
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Overview:
The Enterprise Security Architect will define the overarching security strategy and architectural frameworks for Hong Leong Bank (HLB). Reporting to the Head of Technology Architecture, this individual will ensure that all business platforms—from retail mobile apps to corporate banking portals—are designed with a "security-first" mindset that satisfies the multi-jurisdictional requirements of our regional presence.
Core Responsibilities:
Regional Security Blueprinting: Establish unified security architecture patterns that harmonize Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) RMiT requirements with MAS (Singapore), NBC (Cambodia), SBV (Vietnam), and HKMA (Hong Kong) regulations.
App-Layer Strategy (Primary): Design the strategic security architecture for Open Banking, API orchestrations, and the HLB digital core. Define standards for end-to-end payload encryption and regional identity federation.
Cross-Border Data Strategy: Design the architectural guardrails for regional data flows, ensuring cross-border privacy compliance and localized data residency requirements.
Architectural Governance: Act as the lead security design authority within the Group Architecture Review Board (ARB), providing "Go/No-Go" advisory on the security viability of regional project designs.
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:
Architectural Requirements
1. Application & Digital Design (Expert Level)
Financial Services Security: Expert-level design of secure customer journeys, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) strategies and biometric integration patterns.
Modern Interface Security: Designing security blueprints for APIs, Microservices, and Cloud-Native applications.
Payment Security: Good knowledge of securing the payment lifecycle to maintain PCI-DSS compliance across regional switching and processing hubs.
2. Regional Infrastructure & Network Strategy (Strategic Level)
Hybrid Cloud Design: Defining the security strategy for workloads spanning on-premise data centers and public cloud providers (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
Network Topology: Architecting the high-level security zones for regional MPLS/SD-WAN connectivity, ensuring secure segmentation between country-specific branches and Group HQ.
Zero Trust: Drafting the roadmap for a perimeter-less architecture to support a mobile, regional workforce.
Education/Qualification
Degree in Computer Science & Information Technology, or any relevant field.
Framework Proficiency & Experience
Compliance Standards: Expert knowledge of PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and its application in architectural design.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regional fintech regulations (e.g., BNM RMiT, MAS TRM, and HKMA security guidelines).
Education & Experience: 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in a Senior Security Architecture role within a regional or global banking group.
Methodology: Strong alignment with TOGAF for enterprise-wide architectural consistency.
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We appreciate your application and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding next steps .
About Hong Leong Bank
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.
