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Security Architect

Remote, Global·Full-time·Added 4 days ago

Bjak

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Bjak doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years in security engineering, security architecture, or a related security role.
Experience implementing and owning SC TRM and BNM RMiT requirements, including control operation, evidence, and audit remediation.
Strong knowledge of cloud and application security, IAM, networking, encryption, secure design, and distributed systems.
Hands-on familiarity with AWS and GCP and architectures using TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Swift, and Kotlin.
Experience with threat modeling, architecture reviews, risk assessments, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or OWASP.
Able to translate regulatory and technical risks into clear, actionable plans for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Languages

English is our main working language across global teams. Strong English communication is required.

The role

The Role

Define security architecture across BJAK products, applications, cloud platforms, and infrastructure. Partner with Engineering, Product, Cloud, Compliance, and Security to build secure systems and meet regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

Define security architecture, patterns, and standards across products, applications, APIs, cloud environments, and integrations.
Own architecture implementation and ongoing alignment with SC TRM and BNM RMiT, including control evidence, reviews, remediation, and audit support.
Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for new products, major changes, third-party integrations, and critical systems.
Design and review IAM, privileged access, network security, encryption, key management, secrets, logging, and threat detection controls.
Review web, API, native mobile, AI-enabled, and data processing architectures for security and privacy risks.
Guide secure architecture across TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Swift, and Kotlin applications and services on AWS and GCP.
Evaluate security technologies, advise engineering leaders, and track remediation of material architecture risks.

About Bjak

Bjak is a leading online insurance platform in Southeast Asia, operating primarily through its flagship brand, Bjak, which allows users to compare and purchase insurance policies digitally. The company has expanded into financial services, including investment and lending products, and is now developing an AI-powered neobank. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Bjak has grown rapidly since its founding in 2019, serving millions of users across Malaysia and other regional markets.

Bjak has established a significant presence in Spain, with a large number of open roles based there, particularly in engineering, product, and design. The company is building a diverse, remote-friendly team and is actively hiring international talent for its AI finance agent and neobank initiatives. For international professionals, Bjak offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in fintech, with a multicultural environment and the chance to contribute to a fast-growing startup.

Founded: 2019
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Bjak is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but has a substantial remote-friendly culture and is actively hiring in Spain, indicating a global, distributed team.
The company is building an AI neobank and AI finance agents, offering engineers and product professionals the chance to work on cutting-edge AI applications in fintech.
Bjak has raised over $100 million in funding, indicating strong financial backing and growth potential.
The company's workforce is diverse, with employees from various countries, making it a welcoming environment for international hires.
Bjak offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity, to attract top talent globally.

In their own words

About the company & team

The original mission of BJAK is we believe people deserve smarter ways to plan, save and grow their money. This is the origin of our name.

Started in 2019, we built the first mobile-first, insurance platform, enabling insurance to be accessible online by millions in the region. Today, its the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia.

Today, we are expanding ways to help people in the region - this includes spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more. Our mission is help people get more from their money every day.

We have teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from our offices and remotely, who truly enjoys their work. We are looking for the most talented and driven people we can find. We are looking for people who work for their passion, not counting hours. Who loves building great next-generation products, not status quo. Who cares about redefining how everyone around us can get the best financial applications, not for an exclusive few.

If you're this person, we'd love to talk to you.

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