Security Specialist

A leading mobile payment provider in Taiwan is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to join their Taipei-based team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and privacy of digital financial services that millions rely on every day.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Taipei

Keywords: information security, personal data protection, risk assessment, security operations, compliance, privacy policy, phishing drill, security consulting, regulatory requirements, third party risk

What you'll do:

• Oversee comprehensive personal information inventory reviews and conduct detailed risk assessments to ensure all data handling processes meet stringent security standards.
• Review contract clauses related to personal data protection, collaborating closely with legal teams to safeguard user privacy across all agreements.
• Maintain and update internal policies governing information security management procedures as well as personal information security maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory changes.
• Design and deliver onsite training sessions focused on information security awareness and personal data protection for staff at all levels.
• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies for both users and merchant partners, ensuring transparency and compliance with local laws.
• Coordinate the certification process for mobile application security standards (MAS), working cross-functionally to achieve required accreditations.
• Plan and execute phishing drills to raise organisational awareness of social engineering threats while evaluating response effectiveness.
• Provide expert security consulting services tailored to various business scenarios, supporting different departments with practical advice on risk mitigation.
• Perform hands-on routine security operations such as software installation reviews, user access audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing issue tracking, and more.
• Lead the coordination of incident response activities for information security events—including phishing cases—ensuring swift resolution and thorough documentation.
• Work collaboratively with IT, business development teams, and external partners to ensure full compliance with new regulatory requirements affecting the organisation’s operations.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments to evaluate vendor compliance with internal security standards and external regulations.

What you bring:

• At least five years of experience in information security roles encompassing project management responsibilities within complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end security projects from planning through execution while balancing multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills that enable you to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across departments as well as external stakeholders.
• Basic proficiency in English covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing—sufficient for clear documentation and cross-border communication needs.
• Proven track record in developing or maintaining internal policies related to information security management systems (ISMS) or personal information management systems (PIMS).
• Experience conducting risk assessments for both internal processes and third-party vendors using industry-standard frameworks or methodologies.
• Familiarity with reviewing legal contracts specifically focusing on personal data protection clauses within commercial agreements.
• Hands-on expertise performing routine operational tasks such as software installation audits, user access reviews, vulnerability assessments (VA), penetration testing (PT) issue tracking, etc.
• Ability to design effective training programmes aimed at raising awareness about information security risks among non-technical audiences.

What sets this company apart:

This employer stands out as one of Taiwan’s most trusted names in digital payments—a reputation built upon unwavering dedication to user safety, convenience, and technological advancement. Employees benefit from being part of an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration over hierarchy; here your contributions are recognised not just by immediate colleagues but by millions who depend on secure financial transactions every day. The company invests heavily in professional growth through regular training opportunities while offering flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance. With a focus on continuous improvement driven by employee feedback—and a genuine commitment to staying ahead of regulatory trends—you’ll find yourself empowered by supportive leadership that encourages knowledge sharing across all levels. Whether you’re looking for stability or the chance to innovate alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech, this is an environment where your expertise truly matters.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in information security to new heights while making a tangible difference for millions of users every day, this is your moment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.