Job Title: Security Specialist
Work Location: Kuala Lumpur
Duration: 12 months contract
Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Security Specialist to safeguard our organization's systems, data, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security operations, along with a strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and cloud security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents
- Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
- Implement and manage Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls
- Support and operate Security Operations (SecOps) processes and tools (SIEM, SOC activities)
- Ensure compliance with security governance, risk, and regulatory requirements
- Design and maintain cloud security controls across platforms
- Implement data protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies
- Conduct security awareness training and promote a security-first culture
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen overall security posture
- Analyze security events and generate reports for stakeholders
Required Technical Skills:
- Experience in threat detection and incident response
- Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes
- Strong understanding of IAM frameworks and technologies
- Hands-on experience with SecOps tools (SIEM, endpoint protection, etc.)
- Familiarity with security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Experience in cloud security best practices
- Understanding of data protection and DLP solutions
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proven collaboration and teamwork abilities
- High level of trustworthiness and discretion
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to demonstrate adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
- Good risk awareness and business understanding
- Capability to teach and build security awareness across teams
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Strong problem-solving skills
Certifications (Preferred/Required):
- CompTIA Security+ (entry-level)
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- GIAC certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIA, GCIH)
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Exposure to zero trust architecture and modern security frameworks
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.)
- Knowledge of scripting or automation for security tasks
Interested candidates can connect on +6586533349 (WhatsApp chat only)
