Mills Recruitment is partnering with a leading financial services institution in Malaysia to hire an experienced Network Security Engineer
About The Role
The Challenge
You will help safeguard critical network infrastructure in a fast-paced, always-on environment. From managing complex security tools to responding to real-time incidents, your work will directly protect systems from evolving cyber threats.
The Opportunity
This role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise-level network security technologies across cloud and on-premise environments. You'll work with established tools, collaborate with vendors, and play a key role in strengthening security posture through best-practice policies and proactive defence.
Compensation And Benefits
Competitive remuneration package, aligned with experience and market standards.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimise network security tools for performance and reliability
- Support and maintain network security infrastructure, including Anti-DDoS, WAF, NAC, and IPS solutions
- Participate in 24/7 incident management and security response activities when required
- Manage vendors for technology refreshes, feature evaluations, and ongoing support
- Develop and maintain network security policies aligned with best practices
Who We Are Looking For
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Security, Networking, or Computer Systems
- Minimum 3 years experience in IT security, preferably within the Financial Services industry
- Hands-on experience with Cisco switches (including core switches) and routers
- Experience with Anti-DDoS solutions across cloud and on-premise environments (BGP knowledge is an advantage)
- Experience in managing Zscaler or related cloud-based cybersecurity product is a must
- Experience with NAC, IPS, or WAF deployment or management is an added advantage
Skills and Attributes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure situations
- Clear understanding of threat identification, detection, response, and recovery
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and security-focused mindset
- Comfortable working collaboratively in an operational environment
Apply Now
If you're ready to make a real impact in network security operations and grow your expertise in a critical, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply on-line or send in your latest CV to
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