Security Operations Project Manager

The Opportunity

We’re currently searching for Security Operations Project Manager who will be directly reporting to the Manulife Group Functions Technology. Our group consists of highly motivated and experienced professionals and is composed of members located across different Manulife locations such as Manila and North America.

This role will support the sustainment of Information Risk Management delivery across Global Technology and maturing key audit standard compliance-related workstreams which will ensure the compliance of our stakeholders with IT security standards and controls. The ideal candidate has experience meeting project deadlines in a high pressure, highly visible environment. The role requires the ability to understand internal IT security standards, ready to adapt with the ever-changing requirements of the business and collaborate with teams across the segment to implement solutions within time constraints.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strong support and technical ownership in the transition of IT security and risk deliverables from build/program model to sustainment model.
• Coordinate with segment/business leads and manage remediation activities by preparing options and resolution to resolve/remediate the identified risk including impact and target completion.
• Work with the application team of the segment / business for the detailed planning and execution of IT security and risk workstream deliverables.
• Provide support to the segment / business delivery lead in updating and communicating with the application teams the KRI requirements.
• Facilitate any discussion with global team, BUSO, segment/risk owner and application team for the exception and/or remediation of vulnerability in the systems / IT components.
• Monitor and analyze the information in the weekly report provided by the global including scanned results of compliance monitoring tool .
• Collect data and follow up individual task owner to provide update to global and segment/business team.
• Identification process improvement opportunities including but not limited to KRI Reporting process (e.g., reports automation, dashboard, etc.)
• Creation of Service Request (SR) and Change Request (CR) to implement changes.
• Chair IT Risk Delivery-related changes during the change management call (e.g., hardening).
• Conduct research and attend training on common attack routes, new cyber security threats, trends and technologies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Security, other related field or any equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years experience in business analysis and/or product ownership with exposure in Information Security, or Vulnerability and Risk Assessment.
• Amenable to work on a night shift work schedule and hybrid work set up in Quezon City.
• Good understanding on IT security especially in Vulnerability Management, Cryptographic, Technology Hardening, Logging and Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, etc.
• Hands on experience in any of the vulnerability scanning tools like CyberArk, Qualys, Devo, Snyk, Lean IX, and GRC Archer.
• Passion for cybersecurity.
• Knowledge on IT security Operations, IT Operations, IT Network/Infrastructure, Information Security, Business Continuity Management, Network Security and Design, Advanced Networking/TCPIP.
• Innovative problem-solving skills with the proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment.
• Ability to work on a fast-paced environment and be able to multitask.
• Ability to automate the data management and reporting process using scripting languages.
  
  

When You Join Our Team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
  
  

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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