Senior Executive, Cybersecurity

As a Senior Executive - Cybersecurity in the Awantec Cybersecurity practice, the candidate will support the delivery of Phase 1 Foundation Services — including VAPT, security posture assessments, SOC foundation setup, and threat monitoring.

The role requires hands-on capability in threat monitoring, vulnerability testing, SIEM/XDR

deployment support, and basic risk assessments, while assisting senior consultants in

compliance and reporting initiatives.

This role carries the following key accountabilities :

1. Support delivery of Phase 1 services:

• Security Posture Assessments (Google Workspace, endpoint EDR, VPC firewall)
• Threat monitoring & log analysis for SOC foundation
• Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing (VAPT)
• Risk assessments and reporting to management

2.Assist in SIEM, XDR deployment projects (configuration, dashboards, reporting)

3.Maintain threat intelligence feeds and reports for ASEAN-specific threats

4.Contribute to policy and procedure reviews with senior consultants

5.Deliver security awareness training sessions at client sites

6.Support incident readiness workshops

7.Prepare technical reports and dashboards for CXOs

Job Summary

1. Perform risk and control assessments, with remediation advisory under guidance
2. Conduct VAPT and vulnerability reviews
3. Support SOC process build-out through log collection, alert analysis, and escalation
4. Assist in cybersecurity audits and posture gap analysis
5. Collaborate with IT/security teams to implement secure configurations
6. Provide reports and dashboards for management and audit review

Qualification

1. Bachelor's Degree Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field
2. Professional certifications:

• CompTIA CASP+, Pentest+, CySA+
• (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Google Cloud Digital Leader or equivalent foundational Google security certification
• MITRE ATT&CK Defender Fundamentals
• Splunk or Chronicle security certification
• Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike certifications in SOC operations / incident response

3.3-4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience

4.Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, or equivalent)

Desired experience/exposure

1. Self-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
2. Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
3. Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
4. Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams

Competencies

Special skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with technical depth
• Good technical writing and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret alerts and logs, and escalate appropriately
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in Malaysia

Personal attributes

• Self-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams