Telco Security Governance Intern

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• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?​

As a Telco Security Governance Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security compliance within a telecommunications environment. You will support the Security team in tracking audit findings, coordinating security forums, and strengthening governance processes through structured follow-ups and stakeholder engagement. This internship is ideal for students interested in telecommunications security, governance, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely closure of Deloitte security audit findings.

• Closely track and coordinate the closure of EY Vulnerability Assessment (VA) programme findings.

• Support the planning, coordination, and scheduling of the monthly Security Forum.

• Compile Minutes of Meeting (MOM) and follow up on action items arising from the Security Forum.

• Coordinate and support a Task Force focused on strengthening Telecommunications Security Governance initiatives.

• Maintain tracking logs and documentation to support security governance reporting.

Value-Added Project

You will support a structured security governance improvement initiative, which may include developing tracking dashboards for audit findings, enhancing follow-up workflows, or analysing trends from security assessments. This project provides end-to-end exposure to governance coordination, stakeholder management, and security reporting within a telco environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Strong communication and coordination skills; friendly, approachable, and confident in engaging stakeholders.

• Fast learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.

• Prior exposure to office or project-based environments is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on exposure to telco security governance and audit processes.

• Learn how security findings are managed and closed across large organisations.

• Develop practical skills in stakeholder coordination, documentation, and governance tracking.

• Work closely with experienced professionals in a regulated, high-impact industry.

Internship Period

We are looking for an intern who can start in January, with a placement period of up to 6 months.
Applicants must clearly indicate their availability period in their CV.

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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