Cyber Security Associate

A financial institution seeks a Cyber Security Associate to analyse internal system logs and respond to Security Operations Centre.

Key responsibilities:

As a Cyber Security Associate, you will monitor threats, respond to incidents, manage vulnerabilities, enforce controls, and drive cyber awareness across the organisation.

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines
• Conduct security assessments, ensure compliance, and manage access controls with system log reviews
• Investigate security incidents and analyse cyber threat intelligence
• Liaise with IT vendors and partners on security matters and risk management
• Deliver security awareness training programs and track effectiveness while staying updated on emerging threats

Candidate profile:

To excel in this role, you bring hands-on cyber security operations experience, strong knowledge of threats and controls, and proficiency in frameworks, tools, and incident response.

• Diploma or degree holder with at least 2 years’ experience in IT/network security, ideally in banking, securities, or SOC environments
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or HKMA ECF Cybersecurity (Practitioner level) preferred
• Strong knowledge of network and application security, including IAM, DLP, vulnerability management, and encryption
• Familiarity with Windows, Unix/Linux systems and security tools (firewall, IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM)
• Self-motivated team player with strong reliability, maturity, and awareness of evolving cyber threats

About the company:

A well-established financial services firm with a strong regional presence and track record in delivering market-leading solutions. The organisation is focused on digital innovation and future growth, offering employees continuous development, flexibility, and exposure to impactful projects.

Keywords: cybersecurity, security operations, threat monitoring, risk management, SIEM, SOC, IT, financial services

What’s next:

Make an impact in cyber security; protect, innovate, and advance your career. Apply now!